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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 developmentFood biodeterioation and methods of preservationPackaged product quality and shelf lifeLogistical packaging for food marketing systemsPackaging materials and processesThe 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.
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Food Packaging Technology
Packaging Technology Series Series Editor: Geoff A. Giles, Global Pack Management, GlaxoSmithKline, London. A series which presents the current state of the art in chosen sectors of the packaging industry. Written at professional and reference level, it is directed at packaging technologists, those involved in the design and development of packaging, users of packaging and those who purchase packaging. The series will also be of interest to manufacturers of packaging machinery. Titles in the series: Design and Technology of Packaging Decoration for the Consumer Market Edited by G.A. Giles Materials and Development of Plastics Packaging for the Consumer Market Edited by G.A. Giles and D.R. Bain Technology of Plastics Packaging for the Consumer Market Edited by G.A. Giles and D.R. Bain Canmaking for Can Fillers Edited by T.A. Turner PET Packaging Technology Edited by D.W. Brooks and G.A. Giles Food Packaging Technology Edited by R. Coles, D. McDowell and M.J. Kirwan Packaging Closures and Sealing Systems Edited by N. Theobald
FOOD PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY Edited by RICHARD COLES Consultant in Food Packaging, London DEREK MCDOWELL Head of Supply and Packaging Division Loughry College, Northern Ireland
and MARK J. KIRWAN Consultant in Packaging Technology London
Blackwell Publishing
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