ECO-INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN FOOD PACKAGING: IMPACT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER PREFERENCES
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2026-35-03-032Keywords:
eco-innovations, sustainable food packaging, biodegradable materials, compostable packaging, recyclable packaging, smart packaging, circular economy, environmental sustainability, consumer preferences, consumer behaviour, green consumption, sustainable pAbstract
The article examines eco-innovative solutions in food packaging as a key driver of sustainable development and a determinant of consumer preferences in modern markets. Growing regulatory pressure, the transition toward a circular economy, and increasingReferences
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European Commission. (2025). Packaging waste – new EU rules (PPWR). https://environment.ec.europa.eu
Hussain, S., Arshad, R. N., & Bhat, R. (2024). Advancements in sustainable food packaging. Food & Function, 15(11), 2245–2261.
Nilsen-Nygaard, J., Pettersen, M. K., & Røkke, G. (2021). Current status of biobased and biodegradable food packaging materials. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 20(3), 1339–1382.
Ivanković, A., Dronjić, V., & Bevanda, A. (2023). Biodegradable packaging in the food industry: Environmental and economic aspects. Journal für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit, 18(2), 145–160.
Bócoli, P. F. J., Pezo, D. A., & Pineda, J. G. (2025). Perspectives on eco-friendly food packaging: Challenges and opportunities. Foods, 14(2), 115–129.
D’Almeida, A. P., Silva, M. L., & Correia, R. (2024). Innovations in food packaging: From bio-based materials to smart systems. Processes, 12(3), 478–495.
Hernández-García, E., Catalá, R., & Gavara, R. (2021). Biodegradable antimicrobial films for food packaging. Universitat Politècnica de València.
Potter, C., Beer, S., & Evans, K. (2021). The effects of environmental sustainability labels on selection, purchase and consumption of food and drink products: A systematic review. Nutrients, 13(9), 3000.
Lacourt, C., Deconinck, E., & Romano, D. (2024). Recent and emerging food packaging alternatives: Chemical aspects and impact on consumer behavior. FAO.
Taillie, L. S., Hall, M., & Ng, S. W. (2024). The impact of an eco-score label on consumers’ environmental sustainability perceptions and purchase intentions. PLOS ONE, 19(6), e0285003.
Berden, J., van der Linden, S., & Mossink, J. (2025). Effectiveness of the Eco-score food label. Appetite, 195, 107123.
Flammini, A., Béné, C., & Ignacio, J. (2024). Greenhouse gas emissions from cold chains in agrifood systems. Sustainability, 16(8), 3551–3564.
Zhou, Q., Tang, X., & Zhang, L. (2025). Decarbonizing the food cold chain: Strategies and technological innovations. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 194, 113312.
Tomadoni, B., Herrero, M., & Salinas, M. (2025). Sustainable active packaging for food safety and preservation. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 9, 112–124.
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