Food Packaging Technology: Concepts and Applications provides an in-depth overview of the scientific, technological, and regulatory aspects of modern food packaging. With the global food sector transitioning toward safety, sustainability, and convenience, packaging has become an essential component of the entire food supply chain rather than just a means of containment. This book explains how packaging protects food from physical, chemical, and microbiological hazards, preserves nutritional quality, enhances shelf life, and supports efficient distribution.The text integrates global and Indian perspectives, highlighting industry trends, sustainability challenges, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies such as Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), active and intelligent packaging, biodegradable materials, and smart digital systems. Each chapter offers clear explanations, practical insights, and real-world examples suitable for students, researchers, and professionals in food science, food technology, nutrition, packaging engineering, and supply chain management. By combining scientific depth with practical relevance, the book serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding food packaging innovations and their growing significance in today food industry.
Format: Hardback
CONTRIBUTORS: Kshirod Kumar Dash
EAN: 9789372195347
COUNTRY: India
PAGES: 570
WEIGHT: 1150 g
HEIGHT: 229 mm
PUBLISHED BY: New India Publishing Agency
DATE PUBLISHED: 2025-11-10
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GENRE: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Chemical & Biochemical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General
WIDTH: 152 mm
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Book Themes:
Economics of specific sectors, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering, Materials science