Track: Undergraduate Student Paper Competition

Abstract

Development of Food Container with Spoilage Detector

Jan Marielle I. Bidayan, Arjen Guila C. Cruz, John Rei C. Garchitorena, Erika Mae

P. Ople, Carl Joseph C. Quintana* and Jaypy T. Tenerife

Industrial Engineering Program, College of Engineering and Architecture, Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines

qjmibidayan@tip.edu.ph, qagccruz@tip.edu.ph, qjrcgarchitorena@tip.edu.ph, qempople@tip.edu.ph, *qcjcquintana@tip.edu.ph, jaypy.tenerife@tip.edu.ph

*Corresponding Author

Abstract

The researchers developed an upgraded food packaging that can detect food spoilage. The research was inspired by the present issues in the industry regarding food waste and food safety. This endeavor is driven by three Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) with an objective for all nations to have a common goal that will lead to stability and economic growth. Qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized in this study, specifically interviews and surveys. The qualitative approach was used to gather insights from experts for technology development. A survey was conducted to determine relevant information regarding the market. The survey was also utilized for validation from consumers and for determining the product's market viability. About 100 respondents from the National  Capital Region participated in the study. The technical feasibility aspect of the product was determined through product testing in the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), preliminary manufacturing, and production assessment. Based on the initial manufacturing assessment, the daily yield is 200 units and 4,400 units monthly. This study was viewed to be viable because it has a payback period of one year and seven months. The startup business begins with modest profits and sales but progressively grows over the years, leading to higher sales, profits, and positive cash flow.

Keywords

Food Packaging, Food Safety, Food Spoilage Detector, Food Waste, Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor