Application and Safety of Edible Films and Coatings in Food Packaging
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Packaging and Preservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
2. Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre, Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Auckland Park, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
Interests: food packaging technology; food chemistry; edible films and coatings; sustainable development goals; nanotechnology; materials science; shelf-life extension; biological studies; valorization of agro-waste; agro-waste water purification
Interests: new food grade encapsulation and delivery systems; incorporation of biologically active phytochemicals in food matrices; food preservation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to extend an invitation for contributions to this Special Issue of Foods titled “Application and Safety of Edible Films and Coatings in Food Packaging.” The pursuit of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions has positioned edible films and coatings at the forefront of food science and technology. These materials, derived from natural biopolymers such as polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids, offer biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics and provide functional advantages, including enhanced food quality, prolonged shelf life, and controlled release of bioactive compounds. Their integration into contemporary food systems supports global initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting circular economy practices. Nevertheless, challenges persist concerning safety, regulatory approval, consumer acceptance, and large-scale implementation. This Special Issue of Foods seeks to highlight cutting-edge research and reviews focused on the development, application, and safety of edible films and coatings in food packaging. We particularly welcome studies addressing, but not limited to, material innovations, the incorporation of active ingredients such as bioactive compounds and nanoparticles, safety assessments, industrial scalability, and sustainability impacts, thereby bridging scientific advancements with practical applications.
Dr. Jerry O. Adeyemi
Dr. Jean-Christophe Jacquier
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- edible films and coatings
- sustainable food packaging
- biopolymers
- active packaging
- shelf-life extension
- nanotechnology
- food preservation
- safety evaluation
- consumer acceptance
- regulatory frameworks
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