Veg-Fresh Farms
Anti-microbial technology incorporated into produce packaging. Photograph - AIPIA

With a consumer spotlight being placed on food safe, companies beyond the fresh produce manufacture are looking for innovative new solutions in packaging. California based Veg-Fresh Farms has recently incorporated antimicrobial engineering past Smart Plastic into film packaging used for their organic and conventional brussels sprouts. It hopes to incorporate the technology into other items such every bit lidding films, clamshells, and others.

Smart Plastic additives are inserted into the product procedure in minimal percentages forth with other standard ingredients. These additives transform the plastic into a powerful amanuensis that is highly effective against salmonella, listeria, Due east.coli, MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), and dozens of commons dangerous organisms, says the company. It claims a 99.9% reduction in bacteria and a 5-log reduction in antimicrobial protection.

"The Veg-Fresh team and the Smart Plastics team have been in discussions for a few years at present. Nosotros have been closely following their independent testing trials and have been impressed with the applied science they provide. Information technology is a natural fit to contain this technology into our packaging. Foodborne illness is i of the top threats to this industry, and we are committed to taking reward of new technology to go on our customer's nutrient as fresh, safe and healthy equally possible," said Bob Wright, chief operating officer of Veg-Fresh Farms.

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