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Food packaging protects food and extends shelf life. Nofima researches new packaging materials that cut waste and improve food safety.

Results from research on packaging materials

Packaging made of board can replace plastic but demands smarter coatings

Consumers forgo recycling when material separation is required

Recyclable plastic and less transportation reduce climate footprint of cod products

How to improve the shelf life of fruit and vegetables

Chicken fillets keep longer when the correct packaging method is used

More recycled and recyclable plastic in food packaging

Projects on packaging materials

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MICROORC

Bacterial cultures to minimize food waste

2023 - 2027

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BIOCOAT

Sustainable biocoating of probiotic cheese with biodegradable packaging

2021 - 2023

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GelPack

Implementation of gelatin for environmentally friendly food packaging

2022 - 2023

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EcoeFISHent

Better use of components in sidestreams from fish production

2021 - 2026

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FutureFoodControl

Food safety, reduced food waste and sustainable packaging

2021 - 2024

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RECY-FOOD-PACK

Recycled plastics for Food Contact Packaging

2021 - 2023

Events

21. May. 2026

MICROORC Smart Labels webinar

Webinar

Worth knowing

5 things you should know about plastic

Worth knowing about canned food

Facilities

Food Packaging Pilot Plant

Nofima has considerable expertise in the dynamics of product packaging. We will be happy to assist with specific issues linked to for example packaging, packaging techniques and shelf life.

Research facilities at Måltidets hus

The research rooms and laboratories at Måltidets Hus make up a total area of about 1,000 m2.

Publications on packaging materials

Improving mechanical and barrier properties of cold-water fish gelatin films through sodium alginate and gellan reinforcement for food packaging applications

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Engineering, 2026
Academic article

An Overview of Enhancing Polyolefin Recycling in Food Packaging: Navigating New EU Regulations and Design for Recycling

Journal of Food Science, 2026
Academic literature review

Dry-formed cellulose trays with biodegradable barrier coating for modified atmosphere packaging of chicken breast fillets

Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2026
Academic article

Impact of Recyclable Packaging on Microwave-Treated Chicken Quality: A Comparison of PET vs PP with Modified Atmosphere

Journal of Food Protection, 2025
Academic article

Impact of recyclate quality and functional barrier layers on the performance of LDPE in food packaging

Polymer Engineering and Science, 2025
Academic article

The effect of conventional and ohmic heating as pasteurization methods on the mechanical and rheological properties of edible whey-based films

Journal of Food Science, 2025
Academic article

Associated Research Areas

Packaging solutions