# Water-Soluble Wrappers MonoSol Has Developed Edible and Dissolvable Food Packaging By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monosol References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/163/monosol-dissolvable-packaging) & [monosol](http://www.monosol.com/) MonoSol has created dissolvable package for food that helps combat unnecessary waste. The water-soluble wrappers are dumped straight into liquid with the contents and all. Jon Gallagher, MonoSol's new product development manager, explains, "Once there's water penetration, the molecular bonds loosen up." After the wrappers have dispersed within the liquid, the food and drinks are safe to consume. MonoSol and CEO P. Scott Bening have been creating and selling this revolutionary [dissolvable film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanderluxe-beauty) for years. MonoSol's products have encased everything from clothing to pesticides to detergent. Venturing into the food market, MonoSol is developing a range of "edible films that are soluble, biodegradable, even flavorable," according to [Fast Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concretl). MonoSol's packaging is particularly functional for foods like oatmeal and drink mixtures like hot chocolate and instant coffee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dissolvable Packaging:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing dissolvable packaging for a variety of products beyond food. - **Edible Films:** Creating edible films opens up possibilities for environmentally friendly and flavorful packaging in multiple industries. - **Biodegradable Packaging:** The development of biodegradable packaging materials is a growing trend that offers opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could benefit from adopting dissolvable packaging and edible films, enhancing convenience and reducing waste. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can explore the use of dissolvable packaging and edible films to provide sustainable and innovative packaging solutions. - **Chemical and Agricultural:** The chemical and agricultural industries can utilize dissolvable packaging to create more efficient and eco-friendly product delivery methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peelable Dissolving Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolving-bottle.md) - [Water-Soluble Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-gift-wrap.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md) - [Edible Treat Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-container.md) - [Edible Wrapper Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-good-thing-bars.md) - [Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traywrap.md) - [Customizable Packaging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution.md) - [Versatile To-Go Food Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novolex-power-prep-wrap.md) - [Edible Snack Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodberry.md)