Oil-infused plastic gives ketchup the slip

Image showing side view of a ketchup bottle squeezing out ketchup onto a flat white surface

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Common packaging materials can be given a non-stick coating inspired by pitcher plants

A way to plastic packaging ultra slippery has been discovered by US researchers, who say their technology could help solve the problem of foods such as ketchup sticking to the inside of plastic containers, which causes food waste and consumer annoyance.