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Food and beverage packaging technology

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 necess...

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Group Author: Kirwan, Mark J
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 2nd ed.
Subjects:
Food > Packaging
Beverages > Packaging
Food > Preservation
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Food Science
Electronic books
Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444392180
Summary: 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
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (746 pages)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781444392180 (electronic bk.)
1444392182 (electronic bk.)
9781444392166 (electronic bk.)
1444392166 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: TP374
CLC: TS206
Contents: Front Matter -- Colour Plates -- Introduction / Richard Coles -- Food Biodeterioration and Methods of Preservation / Gary S Tucker -- Packaged Product Quality and Shelf Life / Helen Brown, James Williams, Mark Kirwan -- Logistical Packaging for Food Marketing Systems / Diana Twede, Bruce Harte -- Metal Packaging / Bev Page, Mike Edwards, Nick May -- Packaging of Food in Glass Containers / Peter Grayhurst, Patrick J Girling -- Plastics in Food Packaging / Mark J Kirwan, Sarah Plant, John W Strawbridge -- Paper and Paperboard Packaging / M J Kirwan -- Active Packaging / B P F Day, L Potter --

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