The film is similar in texture and appearance to plastic wrap, but it is edible and made of a combination of two naturally occurring substances.
June 23, 2017
Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, Ore., developed a water-resistant and antimicrobial edible film that has the potential to extend the shelf life of foods with wet surfaces, such as meat, cheese and cut fruit and vegetables.
More than 95% of the fresh fish that is packaged by Stavis will be in the recyclable packages, replacing more than 1,100 unrecyclable and unreliable polystyrene and wax boxes used per day.
June 23, 2017
Stavis Seafoods, Boston, switched to packaging made of 100% recyclable material for its fresh fish orders.