date:Nov 26, 2013
PhD candidate Jennele Heising from Wageningen University in The Netherlands is developing a new packaging innovation for seafood that lets consumers know how fresh the product is without opening the package.
The innovative packaging features a built-in sensor, or chip that communicates the freshness of the fish via smartphone before purchase, helping consumers avoid rancid or off products.
As the fish decays inside the packaging, various substances are released which are then dissolved into wa