Food and Beverage Packaging Technology (eBook)

Richard Coles is a Consultant in Food Packaging, based in London, UK Mark Kirwan is a Consultant and Lecturer in Packaging Technology, based in London, UK

1. Introduction.

Richard Coles, Packaging Consultancy and Training, Maidstone, Kent, UK.

2. Food biodeterioration and methods of preservation.

Gary S. Tucker, Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK.

3. Packaged product quality and shelf life.

Helen M. Brown and James Williams, Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK.

4. Logistical packaging for food marketing systems.

Diana Twede and Bruce Harte, School of Packaging, Michigan State University, Michigan 48823, USA.

5. Metal cans.

Bev Page, Packaging Consultant, Ravenshead, Nottingham, UK, Mike Edwards and Nick May, Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK.

6. Packaging of food in glass containers.

Pat J. Girling, Consultant in Glass Packaging, Doncaster, UK.

7. Plastics in food packaging.

Mark Kirwan, Consultant in Packaging Technology, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK and John Strawbridge, Consultant in Plastics Packaging, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, UK.

8. Paper and paperboard packaging.

Mark Kirwan, Consultant in Packaging Technology, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK.

9. Active packaging.

Brian P.F. Day, Food Science Australia, Werribee, Victoria, Australia.

10. Modified atmosphere packaging.

Michael Mullan and Derek McDowell, Loughry College, Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

11. Biodegradable & Compostable Packaging.

Richard Coles, Packaging Consultancy and Training, Maidstone, Kent, UK.

References .

Index

"This book will help those in industry who need to know
about the packaging needs of the products and to understand how
packaging needs are met in manufacture, storage, distribution and
retailing." (South African Food Science and
Technology, 1 November 2013)

"On balance however, this is an excellent introductory
book covering all the basic principles, and it achieves this goal
very well." (Food Science and Technology,
2012)

"To sum up, "Food and Beverage Packaging Technology" makes an
excellent companion book for packaging professionals including
specifiers and marketers: a reliable guide for anyone needing to
find their way around a complex industry." (Packaging Films,
2012)