Antimicrobial packaging systems include the addition of an antimicrobial nanoparticle sachet to
the package, dispersing bioactive agents in the packaging; coating bioactive agents on the surface of the packaging material, and utilizing antimicrobial macromolecules with film-forming
properties or edible matrices (Coma 2008). Applications of packaging nanotechnologies have
been shown to increase the safety of food by reducing material toxicity, controlling the flow of
gases and moisture, and increasing shelf life (Watson, Gergely, and Janus 2011).