Packaging might seem like a minor detail when transporting goods, but a University of Mississippi researcher believes it could be a factor in alleviating food insecurity worldwide.
Working with two grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brenda Prager, associate professor of chemical engineering, is developing packaging materials that can better preserve food quality during transport and storage.
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