Every year, microbial spoilage contributes significantly to food waste and quality losses across the global food industry. Scientific estimates indicate that 15–20% of food is wasted after production, ...

Researchers developed a stretchable, antimicrobial food wrapper (NSSAW) that can monitor freshness in real time by detecting nutritional components, pesticides, and spoilage chemistry. The wrapper’s ...

At issue is nearly $500 million in food — bought by the government to feed hungry people around the world — that was stranded in ports and warehouses. The logjam resulted from a funding pause and ...

Food waste and loss have implications for the economy, the environment, and public health. Problems occur at every stage of the food supply chain, from production to consumption. Addressing this ...