Mark A Ziga

US Patent:

20090045095, Feb 19, 2009

Filed:

Aug 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/190075

Inventors:

Tommy J. Wagner - Evanston WY, US
Mark A. Ziga - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

BAG INNOVATIONS GROUP, LLC - Chanhassen MN

International Classification:

B65D 85/00

US Classification:

2065244

Abstract:

A package for extending a useful life of perishable foodstuff includes at least one polymeric based layer. The at least one polymeric based layer contains an anti-microbial and anti-fungal additive in an amount effective to prevent product deterioration of the fresh produce due to microbial activity, fungal activity or both microbial and fungal activity. The at least one polymeric based layer includes an effective amount of an ethylene absorbing additive throughout a thickness of the film to absorb a sufficient amount of ethylene to delay the ripening process of the perishable foodstuff where the combination of the an ethylene absorbing additive and the anti-microbial and anti-fungal additive creates a synergistic effect that extends the useful life of the perishable foodstuff.