Plastic manufacturers could soon be seeing a new smart food packaging produced on their industrial conveyors, which could be set to revolutionise the food industry.
Scientists at the University of Strathclyde have developed a new intelligent plastic that researchers are hopeful will be able to indicate when food is no longer suitable for consumption.
The plastic has been developed to change colour when food deteriorates past a certain level.
Lead researcher professor Andrew Mills explained that the current costs associated with producing and labelling modified atmosphere packaging are substantial.
He added: "We are aiming to eliminate this cost with new plastics for the packaging industry.
"We hope that this will reduce the risk of people eating food which is no longer fit for consumption and help prevent unnecessary waste of food."
Recent research published by Pira International suggested that a newly developed bioplastics will be a major driver for the packaging market over the next five years.
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the….industry includes; Conveyors – screw conveyors – chain conveyors – belt conveyors
