description of the technologybacteria in biofilms implicated in foodborne diseasescategories        biofilm, food packaging, polymers, biomaterials, post harvest, fresh producedevelopment    stageindustrial trialspatent status    patent applications filed in the us 20110281921a1 and europe 2365969.highlightssimple heterocyclic compounds disrupt cell&ndashcell communication quorum sensing interfering with the formation of biofilmscompounds added to packaging and shipping crates prevent the formation of biofilm, resulting in cleaner, healthier produceprotect fresh fruits and vegetables being shipped long distancesprolongs shelf life of products 
