Food Packaging Technology: (5 Sheffield Packaging Technology)

The protection and preservation of a product, the launch of new products or re-launch of existing products, perception of added-value to products or services, and cost reduction in the supply chain are all objectives of food packaging. Taking into consideration the requirements specific to different products, how can one package successfully meet all of these goals? Food Packaging Technology provides a contemporary overview of food processing and packaging technologies. Covering the wide range of issues you face when developing innovative food packaging, the book includes: Food packaging strategy, design, and development Food biodeterioation and methods of preservation Packaged product quality and shelf life Logistical packaging for food marketing systems Packaging materials and processes The battle rages over which type of container should be used for which application. It is therefore necessary to consider which materials, or combination of materials and processes will best serve the market and enhance brand value. Food Packaging Technology gives you the tools to determine which form of packaging will meet your business goals without compromising the safety of your product.

Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION, R. Coles Introduction Packaging Developments - An Historical Perspective Food Supply and the Protective Role of Packaging The Value of Packaging to Society Definitions and Basic Functions of Packaging Packaging Strategy Packaging Design and Development Conclusion FOOD BIODETERIORATION AND METHODS OF PRESERVATION, G.S. Tucker Introduction Agents of Food Biodeterioration Food Preservation Methods References PACKAGED PRODUCT QUALITY AND SHELF LIFE, H. Brown and J. Williams Introduction Factors Affecting Product Quality and Shelf Life Chemical/Biochemical Processes Microbiological Processes Physical and Physico-Chemical Processes Migration from Packaging to Foods Conclusion LOGISTICAL PACKAGING FOR FOOD MARKETING SYSTEMS, D. Twede and B. Harte Introduction Function of Logistical Packaging Logistics Activity-Specific and Integration Issues Distribution Performance Testing Packaging Materials and Systems Conclusion METAL CANS, B. Page, M. Edwards, and N. May Overview of Market for Metal Cans Container Performance Requirements Container Designs Raw Materials for Can-Making Can-Making Processes End-Making Processes Coatings, Film Laminates and Inks Processing of Food and Drinks in Metal Packages Shelf Life of Canned Foods Internal Corrosion Stress Corrosion Cracking Environmental Stress Cracking Corrosion of Aluminium Alloy Beverage Can Ends Sulphur Staining External Corrosion Conclusion PACKAGING OF FOOD IN GLASS CONTAINERS, P.J. Girling Introduction Attributes of Food Packaged in Glass Containers Glass and Glass Container Manufacture Closure Selection Thermal Processing of Glass Packaged Foods Plastic Sleeving and Decorating Possibilities Strength in Theory and Practice Glass Pack Design and Specification Packing - Due Diligence in the Use of Glass Containers Environmental Profile Glass as a Marketing Tool PLASTICS IN FOOD PACKAGING, M.J. Kirwan and J.W. Strawbridge Introduction Manufacture of Plastics Packaging Types of Plastic Used in Packaging Coating of Plastic Films - Types and Properties Secondary Conversion Techniques Printing Printing and Labelling of Rigid Plastic Containers Food Contact and Barrier Properties Sealability and Closure How to Choose Retort Pouch Environmental and Waste Management Issues PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING, M.J. Kirwan Introduction Paper and Paperboard - Fibre Sources and Fibre Separation (Pulping) Paper and Paperboard Manufacture Packaging Papers and Paperboards Properties of Paper and Paperboard Additional Functional Properties of Paper and Paperboard Design for Paper and Paperboard Packaging Package Types Systems Environmental Profile ACTIVE PACKAGING, M. Mullan and D. McDowell MAP Gases, Packaging Materials and Equipment Introduction Gaseous Environment Packaging Materials Modified Atmosphere Packaging Machines Quality Assurance of MAP Main Food Types Raw Red Meat Raw Poultry Cooked, Cured and Processes Meat Products Fish and Fish Products Fruits and Vegetables Dairy Products Index

Review :
"This is a very useful book addressing a wide range of scientists (professors, researchers, technologists and manufacturers of packaging machinery) involved in the field of packaging. This book will prove a necessary and potent companion for [those] in the field ." - Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2005 "one of the most complete books that I have read and reviewed on the subject of Food Packaging, and I would completely recommend the approaches that are taken and details that are outlined to Packaging Engineers that are involved with Foods as indicated in the book. The book also is very much covering machinery that is used in the Food Packaging areas, and would be very helpful to the line engineers." Ralph H, Thomas, CPP, Polymer News Promo Copy