Newton Fund - Bio-based Packaging for Fresh Food (BIOFRESHPAK)

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This project, Bio-based Packaging for Fresh Food (BIOFRESHPAK) is focused on developing packaging materialsthat will be biodegradable and recyclable and will A) reduce wastage by improving the storage stability andshelf life of food during transit between the producer and the urban consumer, B) reduce the level ofadulteration via sealable and tamper-evident features, C)reduce urban solid waste from packaging going tolandfill, and D) improve health and well being of the population by improved retention of nutritional qualityand reducing risk of spoilage in fruit and vegetables. To achieve these objectives, the project will developinnovative bio-based hybrid polymer packaging films with selective humidity and permeability control andimproved storage-life performance with enhanced environmental characteristics. The packaging systems willbe based on the incorporation and compatibilisation of presently under used agri-waste (tapioca starch fromcassava processing waste) at low costs into conventional and other bio-based polymers. The treatment of theagri-waste (wet stored cassava starch and waste water) will contribute to minimising significant cassava waste.