Introduction / Richard Coles -- Food biodeterioration and methods of preservation / Gary S Tucker -- Packaged product quality and shelf life / Helen Brown, James Williams and Mark Kirwan -- Logistical packaging for food marketing systems / Diana Twede and Bruce Harte -- Metal packaging / Bev Page, Mike Edwards and Nick May -- Packaging of food in glass containers / Peter Grayhurst and Patrick J Girling -- Plastics in food packaging / Mark J. Kirwan, Sarah Plant and John W. Strawbridge -- Paper and paperboard packaging / M.J. Kirwan -- Active packaging / B.P.F. Day and L. Potter -- Modified atmosphere packaging / Michael Mullan and Derek McDowell -- Bioplastics / Jim Song, Martin Kay and Richard Coles.
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 ..