Biocontrol packaging using bacteriophages control the growth of pathogens in food, such as ready-to-eat meat, cantaloupe and sprouts. The phages can be printed on an inkjet printer. This packaging option is effective at low temperatures, where some pathogens such as Listeria can still grow despite refrigeration.
Value Proposition: Controls growth of listeria and E. coli in RTE meats, cheese,vegetables and fruit. Can be used with aerobic, modified atmosphere and vacuum packaging. Increases shelf-life by at least a factor of 2. Reduces contamination resulting in serious health outbreaks, recall of food products and damage to food producers reputation.
researchers and 50+ graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from 11 universities. Since 2005, Sentinel has received $20 million in cash from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council in Canada and industry partners.