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Food and Beverage Packaging Technology, 2nd Edition
Authors: Richard Coles, Mark J. Kirwan
Published: April 2011
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Food and Beverage Packaging Technology, 2nd Edition
Authors: Richard Coles, Mark J. KirwanPublished: April 2011
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
- Links methods of food preservation to the packaging requirements of the common types of food and the available food packages
Publication date: April 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Extent:344pp
ISBN:978-1-4051-8910-1
Food and Beverage Packaging Technology, 2nd Edition
Preface.Contributors.
- 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 McDowel)
- Bioplastics (Jim Song, Martin Kay and Richard Coles).
- Food Biodeterioration and Methods of Preservation (Gary S. Tucker).
Websites.
Index.
A colour plate section.
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