(Ebook) Food and Beverage Packaging Technology, Second Edition by Mark J. Kirwan, Richard Coles ISBN 9781405189101, 9781444392180, 140518910X, 1444392182

(Ebook) Food and Beverage Packaging Technology, Second Edition by Mark J. Kirwan, Richard Coles ISBN 9781405189101, 9781444392180, 140518910X, 1444392182

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 Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–29): Richard ColesChapter 2 Food Biodeterioration and Methods of Preservation (pages 31–57): Gary S. TuckerChapter 3 Packaged Product Quality and Shelf Life (pages 59–83): Helen Brown, James Williams and Mark KirwanChapter 4 Logistical Packaging for Food Marketing Systems (pages 85–105): Diana Twede and Bruce HarteChapter 5 Metal Packaging (pages 107–135): Bev Page, Mike Edwards and Nick MayChapter 6 Packaging of Food in Glass Containers (pages 137–156): Peter Grayhurst and Patrick J. GirlingChapter 7 Plastics in Food Packaging (pages 157–212): Mark J. Kirwan, Sarah Plant and John W. StrawbridgeChapter 8 Paper and Paperboard Packaging (pages 213–250): M. J. KirwanChapter 9 Active Packaging (pages 251–262): B. P. F. Day and L. PotterChapter 10 Modified Atmosphere Packaging (pages 263–294): Michael Mullan and Derek McDowellChapter 11 Bioplastics (pages 295–319): Jim Song, Martin Kay and Richard Coles