The presence of pathogens in fresh food is the cause of food loss and the spread of diseases and death in humans. Packaging disclosed herein includes a semi-rigid or flexible package for fresh fruits and vegetables, which incorporates an antipathogenic barrier using carbon allotrope ink and air filters. An embodiment of a packaging container is formed of a body and a paperboard lid, the body having a geometric pattern printed in its interior with antipathogenic ink. The container body includes a bottom with a hollow window, covered by two or more layers of microperforated polymeric films that have an air filtration function. A version of a semi-rigid cellulose lid incorporates a hollow window, covered by two or more microperforated polymeric films. Further disclosed is a portion of the container made of cellulose material and printed with antipathogenic ink.

This invention relates to a process for reducing or eliminating organoleptic degradation in organoleptically sensitive foods packaged in flexible packaging, and packaged products thereof. This invention also relates to organoleptic flexible packaging made from polymeric films comprising oxidation-stable and non-migratory polysiloxane as slip additive. The oxidative-stability and non-migratory nature of the polysiloxane slip additive provides an organoleptic flexible packaging that is non-interactive with and inert to the organoleptically sensitive food packaged within, specifically: (1) coffee; (2) beer; (3) water; and (4) wine.

This invention relates to a process for reducing or eliminating organoleptic degradation in organoleptically sensitive foods packaged in flexible packaging, and packaged products thereof. This invention also relates to organoleptic flexible packaging made from polymeric films comprising oxidation-stable and non-migratory polysiloxane as slip additive. The oxidative-stability and non-migratory nature of the polysiloxane slip additive provides an organoleptic flexible packaging that is non-interactive with and inert to the organoleptically sensitive food packaged within, specifically: (1) coffee; (2) beer; (3) water; and (4) wine.

Described herein are sensor systems and methods for monitoring a gondola configured to hold harvested produce and be transported by a trailer. The sensor system can include a capacity sensor configured to determine a remaining capacity of the gondola and a temperature sensor configured to monitor at least one of a temperature of the gondola or a temperature of the harvested produce held by the gondola. The sensor system can include a tilt sensor configured to monitor a tilt of the gondola and a trailer location sensor configured to determine a global position of the gondola. The sensor system can include a communication module in communication with the capacity sensor, the temperature sensor, the tilt sensor, and the trailer location sensor and can be configured to transmit data from the capacity sensor, the temperature sensor, the tilt sensor, and the trailer location sensor to a remote computing system.

Described herein are sensor systems and methods for monitoring a gondola configured to hold harvested produce and be transported by a trailer. The sensor system can include a capacity sensor configured to determine a remaining capacity of the gondola and a temperature sensor configured to monitor at least one of a temperature of the gondola or a temperature of the harvested produce held by the gondola. The sensor system can include a tilt sensor configured to monitor a tilt of the gondola and a trailer location sensor configured to determine a global position of the gondola. The sensor system can include a communication module in communication with the capacity sensor, the temperature sensor, the tilt sensor, and the trailer location sensor and can be configured to transmit data from the capacity sensor, the temperature sensor, the tilt sensor, and the trailer location sensor to a remote computing system.

The present disclosure is directed to the packaging of metal thin films deposited on polymeric substrates. The packaging method prevents deleterious change of surface energy/water contact angle as a function of time for metal thin films such as rolls, coils, sheets or strips of sputtered or vacuum deposited metal thin films. Methods and kits directed toward a unique packaging and storage scheme are also disclosed. This results in maintenance of the metal film's hydrophilicity and surface energy for extended periods of time.

The present disclosure is directed to the packaging of metal thin films deposited on polymeric substrates. The packaging method prevents deleterious change of surface energy/water contact angle as a function of time for metal thin films such as rolls, coils, sheets or strips of sputtered or vacuum deposited metal thin films. Methods and kits directed toward a unique packaging and storage scheme are also disclosed. This results in maintenance of the metal film's hydrophilicity and surface energy for extended periods of time.

Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials.

Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials.

A container assembly includes a container defining a sealed chamber, a solid state electrolyte disposed in the chamber, and a hydrophobic substance protecting the solid state electrolyte. A method for preparing a solid state electrolyte includes positioning a solid state electrolyte in a chamber of a container, protecting the solid state electrolyte using a hydrophobic substance, and sealing the chamber. A method for extracting a solid state electrolyte includes positioning the container assembly of in a dry atmosphere, unsealing the chamber, and removing the solid state electrolyte from the chamber to the dry atmosphere.