Table 1.
Commercially available active packaging systems
| Trade Name | Manufacturer | Principle | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ageless | Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan | Iron based | Oxygen scavenger |
| Freshilizer | Toppan Printing Co. Ltd., Japan | Iron based | Oxygen scavenger |
| Freshmax, Freshpax, Fresh Pack | Multisorb Technologies, USA | Iron based | Oxygen scavenger |
| Oxyguard | Toyo Seikan Kaisha Ltd., Japan | Iron based | Oxygen scavenger |
| Zero2 | Food Science Australia, Australia | Photosensitive dye | Oxygen scavenger |
| Bioka | Bioka Ltd., Finland | Enzyme based | Oxygen scavenger |
| Dri-Loc® | Sealed Air Corporation, USA | Absorbent pad | Moisture absorber |
| Tenderpac® | SEALPAC, Germany | Dual compartment system | Moisture absorber |
| Biomaster® | Addmaster Limited, USA | Silver based | Antimicrobial packing |
| Agion® | Life Materials Technology Limited, USA | Silver based | Antimicrobial packing |
| SANICO® | Laboratories STANDA, | Antifungal coating | Interleavers |
| Neupalon | Sekisui Jushi Ltd., Japan | Activated carbon | Ethylene scavenger |
| Peakfresh | Peakfresh Products Ltd., Australia | Activated clay | Ethylene scavenger |
| Evert-Fresh | Evert-Fresh Corporation, USA | Ativated zeolites | Ethylene scavenger |