# Innovative Anti-Biofilm Packaging TZD Sheath Can Protect Fresh Produce from Bacteria Contamination By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibiofilm References: [phys.org](http://phys.org/news/2014-06-contamination-food-packaging-bacterial-biofilms.html) & [new.huji.ac.il](http://new.huji.ac.il/en) You're still going to want to make sure that you've [rinsed your vegetables thoroughly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanboss-eatcleaner) before eating them, but this anti-biofilm packaging innovation greatly reduces the instance of food contamination. Bacteria on produce has long been a problem for food suppliers and consumers alike, but increasing demands and high-volume shipping only make the problem more prevalent. Under Professor Doron Steinberg, Michael Brandwein of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem was able to synthesize a molecule that can be used in [superior food-safe packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microban-international-1). TZD has anti-biofilm properties that prevents the formation and proliferation of microbes and fungi on the surfaces of the otherwise healthiest foods. Applications for the invention of the anti-biofilm material are [coating inside bags and boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sappi-paper-packaging), and even extending its use within recycled water systems to prevent illness-causing germs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-biofilm Packaging:** Innovative packaging materials that prevent the formation and proliferation of bacteria and fungi on food surfaces. - **High-volume Shipping:** Increasing demands and high-volume shipping create a greater need for food packaging innovations that address the problem of food contamination. - **Recycled Water Systems:** Utilizing anti-biofilm materials within recycled water systems can help prevent the spread of illness-causing germs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can benefit from incorporating anti-biofilm materials to reduce food contamination and ensure product safety. - **Food Supply Chain:** Innovative packaging solutions are crucial for the food supply chain industry to maintain the quality and safety of perishable produce during high-volume shipping. - **Water Treatment:** The water treatment industry can explore the use of anti-biofilm materials in recycled water systems to improve sanitation and prevent the spread of germs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freshness-Boosting Packaging Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidre.md) - [Film-Like Food Packaging Barriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartaseal-vwaf-barrier-coating.md) - [Oxygen Permeable Food Membranes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellipac-packaging.md) - [Moisture-Absorbing Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaging-tech.md) - [Self-Cleaning Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-cleaning-glass.md) - [Food-Safe Sanitizer Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacteriophage-microgel-bead-spray.md) - [Resealable Lettuce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensei-farms.md) - [High-Function Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudpack.md) - [Food-Preserving Microbial Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegstable-secure.md)