What is Edible Food Packaging? + Chocolate Shortage Looms Ahead of Easter – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 152

In recent years, the food industry has faced growing scrutiny over its environmental impact, particularly concerning the use of plastic packaging. This scrutiny has sparked significant interest and investment in alternative packaging solutions, with edible food packaging emerging as a particularly innovative and sustainable option. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the rise of edible food packaging and the technologies and types of edible packaging available. The shift towards edible and biodegradable food packaging represents a proactive step in addressing environmental challenge, with companies like Foodberry, Notpla and Incredible Eats at the forefront of developing and commercializing edible food packaging solutions. The team discusses their favorite type of edible packaging and the implications of implementing it in the food supply chain.

Also in this episode, Sydney talks about a concerning chocolate shortage that threatens to cast a shadow over this year’s Easter celebrations. For the past three years, the cocoa industry has grappled with underwhelming harvests, significantly driving up prices. These price hikes have put immense pressure on cocoa processors, critical in converting cocoa beans into cocoa butter and liquor for global chocolate production. In Ghana and Ivory Coast, which together account for 60 percent of the world’s cocoa output, some processing plants are struggling to afford beans. This has led to reduced processing or complete halts in production. As the 2024 Easter season draws near, the chocolate shortage presents a complex challenge for both the industry and chocolate enthusiasts. The team wonders whether this shortage will subside or persist beyond the Easter season.

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Edible Food Packaging: A Sustainable Solution to Plastic Waste

Chocolate Shortage Looms Ahead of Easter 2024

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