Edible films and coatings have improved barrier and mechanical proper ties, convenience, and prolonged the shelf life of certain packaged food and beverage products, leading to their increased application. These films and coatings fulfill the consumer trend to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese, or other food products, while assuring food safety and prolonging shelf life. Global trends in consumption record a rising preference toward natural products, especially for vegetarians. As food consumers are increasingly demanding minimally-processed food to ensure freshness, nutritional and functional properties, edible coatings and films are becoming one of the most suitable and economic ways to preserve these characteristics of foods.

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4. MARKET INSIGHT

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7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS