Food and Beverage Packaging Technology, Second Edition

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Year: 2011
Tongue: English
Leaves: 342
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

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

Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–29): Richard Coles
Chapter 2 Food Biodeterioration and Methods of Preservation (pages 31–57): Gary S. Tucker
Chapter 3 Packaged Product Quality and Shelf Life (pages 59–83): Helen Brown, James Williams and Mark Kirwan
Chapter 4 Logistical Packaging for Food Marketing Systems (pages 85–105): Diana Twede and Bruce Harte
Chapter 5 Metal Packaging (pages 107–135): Bev Page, Mike Edwards and Nick May
Chapter 6 Packaging of Food in Glass Containers (pages 137–156): Peter Grayhurst and Patrick J. Girling
Chapter 7 Plastics in Food Packaging (pages 157–212): Mark J. Kirwan, Sarah Plant and John W. Strawbridge
Chapter 8 Paper and Paperboard Packaging (pages 213–250): M. J. Kirwan
Chapter 9 Active Packaging (pages 251–262): B. P. F. Day and L. Potter
Chapter 10 Modified Atmosphere Packaging (pages 263–294): Michael Mullan and Derek McDowell
Chapter 11 Bioplastics (pages 295–319): Jim Song, Martin Kay and Richard Coles

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