Packaging in general and active packaging in particular are conceived for reducing food waste by extending the shelf life of fresh and processed products, thereby extending the benefits for retailers, producers and consumers. Now, INSPIRALIA, a Spanish-based new product development company with expertise in energy and environment, as well as industry and healthcare, has developed a novel intelligent packaging solution for fresh bovine meat products based on printed electronics.

Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading 3D and electronics printing company based in Ness-Ziona, Israel, has recently unveiled its AgCite line of conductive silver nanoparticle inks for inkjet deposition. AgCite inks are reported to deliver exceptionally reliable printability and outstanding electrical properties while offering significant time and cost benefits over traditional processes used to produce functional electronic devices.