Bioplastic packaging for fresh meat and fish: Current status and future direction on mitigating food and packaging waste

Abstract

This work evaluates the preparedness of the packaging industry towards more circular, sustainable solutions for fresh meat and fish. The term bioplastic is ill-defined, creating confusion between all stakeholders in the value chain. The implementation of bioplastic as food contact material will only occur when there are demonstrated solutions that can equally or better protect fresh meat and fish from spoilage, compared to conventional plastic. Price, supply chain availability, machinability, and safety will also be key in the shift from fossil to bioplastic.