Novel Food Packaging Technologies: Enhancing Shelf Life, Quality, and Sustainability

Novel packaging technologies in the food industry are crucial for preserving product quality, extending shelf life, enhancing food safety, and reducing waste. Modern packaging technologies include smart, active, nanotechnology-based, and intelligent systems equipped with sensors and IoT, enabling real-time monitoring of product conditions, controlling moisture, temperature, oxygen levels, and microbial activity (Li et al., ۲۰۲۵; Zhang & Wang, ۲۰۲۴). These technologies reduce food spoilage, extend shelf life, improve nutritional value, and optimize the use of chemicals and energy. Applications in dairy, beverage, animal and plant-based protein, and canned food products demonstrate significant reductions in food waste, enhanced product safety, and increased consumer satisfaction. Integrating novel packaging technologies with sustainable approaches-such as green materials, water and energy recycling, and low-consumption production lines-supports sustainable development and minimizes environmental impact. Case studies show that these technologies enhance production efficiency, maintain freshness and quality, and provide actionable insights for supply chain optimization. This review explores recent advancements, practical applications, benefits, challenges, and provides recommendations for effective implementation and sustainable development of food packaging technologies.

کلیدواژه ها:

Novel Technologies ، Smart Packaging ، Nanotechnology ، Food Industry ، Sustainability