Overview of clams packaging systems sustainability

Summary

Background This work analyses the protection requirements and options for primary and transportation packaging of shellfish. It considers the properties of materials and the most recent developments and innovations in the arena created by legislation shaping packaging practices and frameworks of circularity and sustainability. A short review of the environmental profiles of typical packaging systems is provided. Fresh clams must be alive when sold, and the shelf-life period is defined based on the time the clams are alive. This product is highly perishable and valued, and losses and waste must be reduced.

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DOI : doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2025.10...
NVA : hdl.handle.net/11250/3199242