Brenna Houck is an Oregon-based dining editorial manager for the Eater network, overseeing the Cascadia, Midwest, and Southeast regions. She previously edited Eater Detroit and reported for Eater. You ...

Food packaging is a major source of plastic waste. Developing wrapping that is edible could help - not just the environment, but maybe even taste, too. A scientist at a green chemistry conference in ...

While it's important to keep food of any type fresh, it's particularly crucial with seafood, as it can become tainted with toxic bacteria. That's why an international group of scientists is developing ...

This week we reported on new research that suggests the dairy ingredient casein could be used in the packaging and coating of foods. Today we learn that food scientists at the University of Arkansas ...

Antimicrobial agents incorporated into edible films applied to foods to seal in flavor, freshness and color can improve the microbiological safety of meats, according to new research. Antimicrobial ...

A biodegradable, edible film made with plant starch and antimicrobial compounds may control the growth of foodborne pathogens on seafood, according to researchers. A biodegradable, edible film made ...

The cling film that is made from casein – a protein found in milk - which means you'll soon be able to eat the wrap as well as your sandwiches UNWRAPPING your lunch could soon be a thing of the past.

Using edible films to cover meat and poultry significantly lowers the risk of bacteria growing on the food, according to a recent study. Researchers, led by Catherine Cutter, covered meat products ...

Cling film is really really bad at its job. It doesn’t really stop food from going off, it’s terrible for the environment and it’s a complete nightmare to use. Well scientists have solved two of those ...