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Food Packaging Innovation Case Study
Our team did an assessment for a food packaging solution.
Client Challenge
Sustainable Shelf Life Extension
Develop coatings that preserve food naturally and effectively.
Patent Navigation
Create formulations that avoid intellectual property conflicts.
Novel Formulation
Engineer solutions with potential for IP protection.
Natural Alternatives
Replace synthetic preservatives with natural components.
Shelf Life Factors

Moisture Loss
Dehydration accelerates spoilage in fresh produce.

Microbial Growth
Bacteria and fungi compromise food safety.

Temperature Sensitivity
Heat fluctuations reduce product quality.

Ethylene Exposure
Natural gas accelerates ripening and decay.

Physical Damage
Structural breakdown leads to accelerated spoilage.
Potential Coating Components

Cross-linking Agents
Create structural integrity in coating matrix
Solvents & Emulsifiers
Enable consistent application and dispersion
Antioxidants & Antimicrobials
Protect against deterioration and pathogens
Film-forming Agents
Polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids form protective barriers
Nano-emulsion Technologies
Low Energy Methods
  • Spontaneous emulsion formation
  • Phase inversion techniques
  • Lower equipment costs
  • Gentler processing conditions
High Energy Methods
  • High-pressure homogenization
  • Ultrasonic processing
  • Smaller particle sizes
  • More uniform distribution
Patent Landscape Analysis
We analyzed eight relevant patents in the target market. Our assessment revealed specific formulation spaces not covered by existing IP.
Polysaccharide Films
3 patents identified in this category
Protein-based
2 patents cover these formulations
Lipid Coatings
1 patent exists in this space
Composite Materials
1 patent covers composite approaches
Application Methods
1 patent focuses on delivery systems
Our Solution
Plant-based Polysaccharide
Primary film-forming agent creates the protective barrier matrix.
Natural Fruit Extract
Dual-function ingredient provides antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Sustainable Cross-linking
Proprietary methodology ensures film integrity and longevity.
Solution Advantages
Agricultural Byproduct Utilization
Our formulation repurposes waste streams from food processing. This creates value from materials that would otherwise be discarded.
Multiple Barrier Properties
The coating provides comprehensive protection against moisture loss, oxygen penetration, and microbial contamination.
Patent Gap Exploitation
Our novel approach avoids direct overlap with existing intellectual property while delivering superior performance.
Consumer Demand Alignment
The all-natural formulation meets growing market preference for clean label food preservation solutions.
Value Delivered
Comprehensive Material Analysis
We evaluated over 20 potential ingredients across 7 functional categories. Our approach identified optimal combinations.
Patent Gap Identification
Our analysis located specific formulation spaces not covered by existing patents. This provided freedom to operate.
Technology Roadmap
We delivered specific recommendations for formulation and application methods. This accelerated R&D progress.
Commercialization Pathway
We identified scalable production methods compatible with existing manufacturing. This reduced implementation costs.
Client Impact
20+
Ingredients Analyzed
Comprehensive assessment of potential coating materials
8
Patents Evaluated
Thorough intellectual property landscape analysis
3
Viable Formulations
Novel approaches with freedom to operate
7
Functional Categories
Multi-dimensional solution development
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