Index page for: Food Packaging Technology

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION, R. ColesIntroductionPackaging Developments - An Historical PerspectiveFood Supply and the Protective Role of PackagingThe Value of Packaging to SocietyDefinitions and Basic Functions of PackagingPackaging StrategyPackaging Design and DevelopmentConclusionFOOD BIODETERIORATION AND METHODS OF PRESERVATION, G.S. TuckerIntroductionAgents of Food BiodeteriorationFood Preservation MethodsReferencesPACKAGED PRODUCT QUALITY AND SHELF LIFE, H. Brown and J. WilliamsIntroductionFactors Affecting Product Quality and Shelf LifeChemical/Biochemical ProcessesMicrobiological ProcessesPhysical and Physico-Chemical ProcessesMigration from Packaging to FoodsConclusionLOGISTICAL PACKAGING FOR FOOD MARKETING SYSTEMS, D. Twede and B. HarteIntroductionFunction of Logistical PackagingLogistics Activity-Specific and Integration IssuesDistribution Performance TestingPackaging Materials and SystemsConclusionMETAL CANS, B. Page, M. Edwards, and N. MayOverview of Market for Metal CansContainer Performance RequirementsContainer DesignsRaw Materials for Can-MakingCan-Making Processes End-Making ProcessesCoatings, Film Laminates and InksProcessing of Food and Drinks in Metal PackagesShelf Life of Canned FoodsInternal CorrosionStress Corrosion CrackingEnvironmental Stress Cracking Corrosion of Aluminium Alloy Beverage Can EndsSulphur StainingExternal CorrosionConclusionPACKAGING OF FOOD IN GLASS CONTAINERS, P.J. GirlingIntroductionAttributes of Food Packaged in Glass ContainersGlass and Glass Container ManufactureClosure SelectionThermal Processing of Glass Packaged FoodsPlastic Sleeving and Decorating PossibilitiesStrength in Theory and PracticeGlass Pack Design and SpecificationPacking - Due Diligence in the Use of Glass ContainersEnvironmental ProfileGlass as a Marketing ToolPLASTICS IN FOOD PACKAGING, M.J. Kirwan and J.W. StrawbridgeIntroductionManufacture of Plastics PackagingTypes of Plastic Used in PackagingCoating of Plastic Films - Types and PropertiesSecondary Conversion TechniquesPrintingPrinting and Labelling of Rigid Plastic ContainersFood Contact and Barrier PropertiesSealability and ClosureHow to ChooseRetort PouchEnvironmental and Waste Management IssuesPAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING, M.J. KirwanIntroductionPaper and Paperboard - Fibre Sources and Fibre Separation (Pulping)Paper and Paperboard ManufacturePackaging Papers and PaperboardsProperties of Paper and PaperboardAdditional Functional Properties of Paper and PaperboardDesign for Paper and Paperboard PackagingPackage TypesSystemsEnvironmental ProfileACTIVE PACKAGING, M. Mullan and D. McDowellMAP Gases, Packaging Materials and EquipmentIntroductionGaseous EnvironmentPackaging MaterialsModified Atmosphere Packaging MachinesQuality Assurance of MAPMain Food TypesRaw Red MeatRaw PoultryCooked, Cured and Processes Meat ProductsFish and Fish ProductsFruits and VegetablesDairy ProductsIndex