Among the biggest companies with research and development agendas are Altria, Nestle, Kraft, Heinz and Unilever, as well as smaller nanotech startups. Cleaning Safety HygieneEndofLine PackagingPackaging MaterialsPrimary Packaging Processing TechnologyService ProvidersSoftware IT RFID > Subscribe Copyright Unless otherwise stated all contents of this web site are 20002008 Decision News Media SAS All Rights Reserved. These are packaging materials that interact with the products they contain to preserve or enhance quality.

Nanoadditives will be the main the drivers responsible for the eventual integration of nanotechnology into the broader market as the technology becomes more widespread and costeffective, said Cientificas CEO Tim Harper.While there is so little on the supermarket shelf that you can buy quick glance at the ingredients list on any processed food will show you the impact that chemistry has already had on the food industry, said Harper. Among the biggest companies with research and development agendas are Altria, Nestle, Kraft, Heinz and Unilever, as well as smaller nanotech startups.

Cientifica believes that these advanced packaging solutions will only be viable for highvalue products such as caviar in the near future. MORE NEWS ARTICLES ON THIS SUBJECT Instant, portable, simultaneous pathogen inspection Food industry targets mundane use of nanotechnology Food body urges caution in brave new nanotech world Scientists urge transparency in nanotech safety testing Wanted nanotech packaging and widget ALERTS ON PRODUCT & MARKET INNOVATIONS Please indicate below your research interests and receive email alerts on relevant product and market innovations This service is free of charge.

For permission to reproduce any contents of this web site are 20002008 Decision News Media SAS All Rights Reserved. Cientifica estimates that active packaging will be 2. 7bn 2. 1bn market by Cientifica believes that these advanced packaging solutions will only be viable for highvalue products such as caviar in the near future. Nanoadditives will be the smallest contributor to the overall market largely due to the safety concerns regarding these materials, statesCientifica.

It is impossible to gauge the fullscale integration into the world market. Cientifica has found over applications in the food industry at present and states that the amount of research going on in the field. The 80oddpage report is available and will be major cornerstone for the upcoming Nano4food conference that takes place in This includes smart packaging that reacts to the environment, food safety nanodevices that will detect harmful contaminates, methods to change raw food ingredients into consumable products and additives that will be added to final product to enhance its quality.