MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641108130 A) filed by Pragati Engineering College on September 09, 2026, for Development Of Sugarcane Bagasse-Based Biodegradable Food Packaging With A Natural Freshness Indicator For Shelf-Life Monitoring.

Inventors include Dr. Manjula Devarakonda Venkata; Mr. G. Vijaya Kumar; Dr. Darapu Uma; and Mr. Manas Kumar Yogi.

The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.

Abstract: Increasing plastic waste and the constant concern for food spoilage without detection call for a packaging solution that is both sustainable and intelligent. The present invention is directed to a biodegradable food packaging mat...