Resurfacing and modernization of edible packaging material technology

The centuries old practice of edible packaging is resurfacing, but in new forms with new classes of materials, providing functions beyond reduction in waste generation and traditional conservation and increase shelf-life. In this review, we discuss how this ancient tradition is being re-invented in the context of emerging materiomic approaches, which is a tool to design of the edible coatings and films with different functionalities. The discussion includes, but is not limited to, materials used, structure-function relationship, and application of advanced bio-nanotechnology methods in producing edible packaging film and packaging.