Technical Abstract: Edible coatings have been successfully applied in processed foods such as meat, cereals, confectionaries, dried fruits, nuts and fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. These coatings are used to improve the quality and shelf-life of foods. Furthermore, different food ingredients, derived from meats, cereals, nuts, fruits and vegetables, are being used to produce edible films for strips and pouches. These films act as novel packaging systems and control the release of active compounds such as antioxidants, flavors and antimicrobial agents. A comprehensive update of experimental and commercial edible coating and film applications is provided in this chapter.