@article{10.37349/eff.2026.1010195,
abstract = {Addressing postharvest losses (PHL) is seen as an important effort to satisfy food supply and reduce food insecurity. This can be achieved not only by increasing production efficiency, but also by decreasing PHL using the findings of scientific research and innovative technologies such as biotechnology and nanotechnology. These technologies could offer one of the most efficient solutions to solve this problem. During the last decade, developments in nanotechnology, including nanoparticle-based, nanosized, and smart packaging materials, have started finding their way into postharvest science and technology as well as many other fields of food production. Nanotechnology is thought to offer many benefits in preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables, as well as quality monitoring and assessment during the supply chain and storage. The innovation in nanomaterials and smart packaging, including sensors and nanoparticle-based films, will enhance freshness assessment and monitor perishability more efficiently. This monitoring includes the detection, indication, and control of fresh products’ quality, as well as predicting consumers’ choices. Nevertheless, consumers’ attitude and acceptance of this technology, the migration risk of the nanoparticles to the food matrix resulting in potentially adverse health effects, and cost-effectiveness are the main points requiring more consideration before popularizing the use of these packaging materials in the food sector.},
author = {Benkeblia, Noureddine},
doi = {10.37349/eff.2026.1010195},
journal = {Exploration of Foods and Foodomics},
elocation-id = {1010195},
title = {Nanotechnology and postharvest science of fresh crops: applications and prospects},
url = {https://www.explorationpub.com/Journals/eff/Article/1010195},
volume = {4},
year = {2026}
}