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New biodegradable smart food packaging material helps kill harmful microbes

Posted on November 28, 2025

A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, US, has developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills microbes that are harmful to humans. It could also extend the shelf-life of fresh fruit by two to three days. The water-proof food packaging is made from a type of corn protein called zein, starch and other naturally derived biopolymers, infused with a cocktail of natural antimicrobial compounds (see video). These include oil from thyme, a common herb used in cooking, and citric acid, which is commonly…

Cook safely during Thanksgiving and the Holiday season

Posted on August 17, 2025

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023Thanksgiving is a great time to enjoy some food, watch some football and get a head start on your holiday shopping. But did you know that Thanksgiving is also the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment? Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe during Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings:Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. Stay at home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently. Keep children away from the…

Which Brands Have Removed Plastic?

Posted on August 16, 2025

Country Living explore which tea bag brands are plastic-free, recyclable and biodegradable, from supermarket own brand tea bags to the main tea brands sold across the UK. Luckily, there are a number of plastic-free tea bags… Drinking tea is a very British tradition – so much so that we consume 60.2 billion cups of tea each year, according to the UK Tea and Infusions Association. And most of us tea-drinkers choose tea bags rather than tea leaves – 96% in fact.But are you aware that some tea bags contain plastic? Several tea bag brands use polypropylene, a sealing plastic,…

MIT startup wraps food in silk for better shelf life | MIT News

Posted on August 15, 2025

Benedetto Marelli, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at MIT, was a postdoc at Tufts University’s Omenetto Lab when he stumbled upon a novel use for silk. Preparing for a lab-wide cooking competition whose one requirement was to incorporate silk into each dish, Marelli accidentally left a silk-dipped strawberry on his bench: “I came back almost a week later, and the strawberries that were coated were still edible. The ones that weren’t coated with silk were completely spoiled.” Marelli, whose previous research focused on the biomedical applications of silk, was stunned. “That opened up a new world for me,”…

Food Packaging Market Value to Hit USD 592.8 Billion in

Posted on August 14, 2025

New York, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global food packaging market was valued at around USD 358.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach approximately USD 592.8 billion in 2032, growing at a CAGR of slightly above 5.3% between 2023 and 2032. People are adopting healthier lifestyles and consuming more convenience foods. Thus the demand for these items is increasing. The industry will benefit from convenience and high-performance materials which increase efficiency in preventing contamination and longer shelf lives. Growth will be seen due to factors like disposable income, shrinking households, and an expanding population.Get additional…

Turning food waste back into food | UCR News

Posted on August 13, 2025

There’s a better end for used food than taking up space in landfills and contributing to global warming. Beneficial bacteria flourish in citrus growing systems treated with fermented waste by-products. (Deborah Pagliaccia/UCR) UC Riverside scientists have discovered fermented food waste can boost bacteria that increase crop growth, making plants more resistant to pathogens and reducing carbon emissions from farming. “Beneficial microbes increased dramatically when we added fermented food waste to plant growing systems,” said UCR microbiologist Deborah Pagliaccia, who led the research. “When there are enough of these good bacteria, they produce antimicrobial compounds and metabolites that help plants grow…

Martha Stewart’s Casual Cool Sneakers Give Shoppers ‘Comfort & Style at the Same Time’ — Nearly 50% off for Amazon’s Spring Sale

Posted on August 12, 2025

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon’s Spring Sale is basically a gift all on its own. We got a bunch of beauty, home goods, and even style staples for nearly half off, all for the next few days until March 25. Now is the time to treat ourselves to anything and everything that we’ve wanted, but I’ve been holding back until the right time. If you need a sign, this is the right time, and it’s also the right time to treat yourself to…

Here’s How Much It Costs To Update Your Kitchen Countertops

Posted on August 11, 2025

When it comes to the kitchen, we all know that this space can be the heart of our homes. Whether your kitchen (or ideal kitchen) is bright and airy or takes design notes from classic blue and white patterns, a beautifully functional kitchen is a welcoming space for all to cook and live.For many home cooks, the recipe for success depends on having reliable and functional kitchen countertops, ideally adding to the overall aesthetic as well. Now the question arises: If you’re looking to give your kitchen a face-lift with new countertops, how much does it cost to update?…