DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ef60a3/the_nanotechnology) has announced the addition of the "The Nanotechnology Opportunity in Food and Drinks Packaging" report to their offering.

Nanotechnology has many potential applications in food and drinks packaging, particularly in beverages, meat, poultry, vegetables, and fruit. Nanotechnology adds extra barrier properties to help prevent spoilage for longer. New developments are also increasing the functionality of nanotechnology, helping to create packaging that can detect when food has been spoiled or contaminated.

Highlights:

The development of plastics incorporating nanocomposites, which act as a barrier for gases, has meant that manufacturers can start to use plastic instead of other expensive and heavyweight packaging types. Nanoclays work with standard materials to enhance packaging quality, making it stiffer, tougher, more flexible, or enhancing barrier properties. Cost is an issue. The limited number of companies involved in the nanotechnology packaging industry means that there is little competition and less incentive to lower product prices. Equally, the products are currently produced on a much smaller scale than traditional packaging materials, and therefore they do not benefit from economies of scale. With much discussion surrounding nanotechnology, particularly concerning its potential effect on human health, some form of legislation may be enacted in the near future, particularly for nanomaterials that come into contact with consumer products such as food, or food packaging, potentially causing delays in getting products to market.

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction to nanotechnology

Drivers and inhibitors for nanotech in packaging

Current uses in food and drinks packaging

Emerging uses in food and drinks packaging

The future of nanotech in food and drinks packaging

Companies Mentioned:

Admiral Group plc Amer Sports Corporation Arriva plc CMS Energy Corporation Devoteam SA Hutchison 3G UK Limited Informa plc Nordea Bank AB Schindler Holding Ltd. TNS, Inc. Videocon Industries Ltd. Wolters Kluwer nv

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Source: Business Insights

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