With the bacteria-killing wings of insects like dragonflies or cicadas as foundation and inspiration, researchers have created an antibacterial texture to apply to food packaging to extend shelf life and reduce food waste. The ultimate goal is to use it in medicine, for example for implants, as well.
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Every year between the beginning of April and the end of June the asparagus season begins. But only half of the world's asparagus production is used as food. Therefore, a research team from Munich University of Applied Sciences has been formed to try to address this issue.
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Roughly one third of the food produced worldwide gets lost or wasted. Researchers at the University of Canterbury’s Department of Chemical and Process Engineering are working on a method to turn food waste into bioplastics.
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Food waste and additive manufacturing are two important developments in the recent years. The first a shocking crisis, the latter a solution for a variety of problems and challenges. Two Dutch students made the two cross paths now and upcycle unwanted food into 3D-printed luxurious snacks.
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A tech startup from Chicago launched their Smarterware system which turns an ordinary fridge into a smart one. The system shall help to cut wasting food and money by tracking the food inside the fridge before it spoils.
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The Dutch company Oceanz and vegetable grower Cooperative DOOR want to reduce the amount of food waste. Their solution: 3D printing technology!
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