Natural Fibers in Beverages Packaging

Abstract Food packaging has evolved from its basic characteristics of offering protection and preserve content during transport and storage. In the present, besides the classical information regarding content, an intelligent packaging may be used, based on different indicators. Beverage packaging has changed in order to adapt to the necessities and requirements of the consumers and of the environment. Moreover, the materials used in the beverage packaging have improved to enhance the quality of beverages. One of the used materials is represented by natural fibers, most frequently by cellulose. Natural fibers in beverage packaging may be an underexplored field for this industry.