Introduction to Food Packaging (Institute of Food Technologists Series)

An overview of the history of packaging, its multiple functions, diverse packaging materials, and packaging machinery Well-managed food packaging can provide humankind with a dependable solution for sustenance.Packaging is a critical tool for food preservation and food protection and facilitates the safe distribution of food.Effective packaging can lead to longer shelf-lives and improved global supply chain issues, and sustainable packaging can reduce food and environmentally harmful waste.Recent innovation in food packaging has shown it to be a dynamic field capable of evolving to meet new market and consumer needs.Introduction to Food Packaging is an accessible overview, detailing its history, general principles, and its future in the industry.It introduces traditional and new materials alike and a diverse lineup of packaging technologies -which are continuously entering the market, along with other relevant topics.The result is a book which clearly demonstrates the potential of food