Food Packaging Technology provides a comprehensive foundation in food packaging concepts, materials, and innovations critical for preserving food quality and ensuring consumer safety. Designed to bridge academic knowledge and industry application, the book explores conventional and modern packaging methods, the science behind modified atmosphere and active packaging, and the rising role of biopolymers in sustainable packaging. It serves as a core resource for students, researchers, and professionals involved in food science, food technology, and packaging industries. Key FeaturesExplains core packaging principles and their importance in food safety and shelf-life extensionCovers modern advancements including modified atmosphere, active and intelligent packagingDetails sustainable packaging with a focus on biopolymers and ecofriendly solutionsExplores packaging design, machinery, testing protocols, and safety standardsIncludes real-world insights into regulatory, functional, and industrial perspectivesStructured to align with academic curricula and industrial requirements, this book blends theoretical knowledge with practical relevance. It is an ideal reference for food technology students, packaging professionals, researchers, and quality assurance personnel looking to enhance their understanding of packaging’s critical role in the food supply chain.
