Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, this volume provides a contemporary overview of food processing/packaging technologies. It acquaints the reader with food preservation processes, shelf life and logistical considerations, as well as packaging materials, machines and processes necessary for a wide range of packaging presentations. The new edition addresses environmental and sustainability concerns, and also examines applications of emerging technologies such as RFID and nanotechnology. It is directed at packaging technologists, those involved in the design and development of packaging, users of packaging in food companies and those who specify or purchase packaging. Key Features: An up-to-date and comprehensive handbook on the most important sector of packaging technology Links methods of food preservation to the packaging requirements of the common types of food and the available food packages Covers all the key packaging materials - glass, plastics and paperboard Fully revised second edition now covers sustainability, nanotechnology and RFID

Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, this volumeprovides a contemporary overview of food processing/packagingtechnologies. It acquaints the reader with food preservationprocesses, shelf life and logistical considerations, as well aspackaging materials, machines and processes necessary for a widerange of packaging presentations. The new edition addressesenvironmental and sustainability concerns, and also examinesapplications of emerging technologies such as RFID andnanotechnology.It is directed at packaging technologists, those involved in thedesign and development of packaging, users of packaging in foodcompanies and those who specify or purchase packaging.Key Features:* An up-to-date and comprehensive handbook on the most importantsector of packaging technology* Links methods of food preservation to the packagingrequirements of the common types of food and the available foodpackages* Covers all the key packaging materials - glass, plastics andpaperboard* Fully revised second edition now covers sustainabilitynanotechnology and RFID

1. Introduction.Richard Coles, Packaging Consultancy and Training, Maidstone, Kent, UK.2. Food biodeterioration and methods of preservation.Gary S. Tucker, Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK.3. Packaged product quality and shelf life.Helen M. Brown and James Williams, Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK.4. Logistical packaging for food marketing systems.Diana Twede and Bruce Harte, School of Packaging, Michigan State University, Michigan 48823, USA.5. Metal cans.Bev Page, Packaging Consultant, Ravenshead, Nottingham, UK, Mike Edwards and Nick May, Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK.6. Packaging of food in glass containers.Pat J. Girling, Consultant in Glass Packaging, Doncaster, UK.7. Plastics in food packaging.Mark Kirwan, Consultant in Packaging Technology, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK and John Strawbridge, Consultant in Plastics Packaging, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, UK.8. Paper and paperboard packaging.Mark Kirwan, Consultant in Packaging Technology, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK.9. Active packaging.Brian P.F. Day, Food Science Australia, Werribee, Victoria, Australia.10. Modified atmosphere packaging.Michael Mullan and Derek McDowell, Loughry College, Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.11. Biodegradable & Compostable Packaging.Richard Coles, Packaging Consultancy and Training, Maidstone, Kent, UK.References .Index