Sustainable Food Packaging and Its Impact on Shelf Life and Safety of Agrifoods
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Packaging and Preservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fungi; postharvest pathology; alternative control; induction of resistance; mycotoxins; diagnosis; host–pathogen interactions
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Interests: plant pathology; ecofriendly control of plant stresses; postharvest pathology; oomics technologies; phytopathogen diagnosis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Postharvest losses and waste of fruits and vegetables, even in favourable conditions, can affect up to 50% of total production, primarily due to fungi causing rot and contamination by toxic metabolites such as mycotoxins. Considering that many countries around the world allow few or no treatments after harvest, the search for alternative control means has become a priority. In recent years, several strategies have been proposed to control phytopathogens, mainly based on the use of natural compounds and microbial antagonists to be applied before and after harvest. A significant contribution to the reduction in agrifood wastes is made by packaging materials, which aim to contain, protect, and preserve the product. When enriched with antimicrobial active agents to prolong the product’s shelf life, these materials are defined as active packaging. Furthermore, given the concern regarding the use of polluting materials, innovations in eco-friendly and sustainable solutions for the storage of fruits and vegetables need to focus on extending their shelf life and guaranteeing their safety. We encourage submissions of research addressing the above-mentioned issues, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary studies.
Dr. Simona Marianna Sanzani
Dr. Ornella Incerti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- food packaging
- agrifood spoilage
- shelf life
- mycotoxins
- active substances
- sustainable materials
- food quality
- postharvest
- alternative films
- edible coatings
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