Sustainable Packaging for Food Products

Edited by Amit K. Jaiswal,Swarna Jaiswal

ISBN13: 9780443248429

Imprint: Academic Press Inc

Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 01/03/2026

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Description
Sustainable Packaging for Food Products is a volume in the series "Sustainable Food Packaging", and explores the role, history, and functions of food packaging, delving into the various materials and regulations that are used in the industry. Divided into three sections, the first one provides an overview of food packaging, including its role in the industry, the history of food packaging, and the regulations and standards that govern its use. The second section focuses on packaging for specific food products, including fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat and poultry, baked goods, snacks, confectionery, beverages, frozen foods, and pet food. Each chapter explores the unique challenges of packaging these products and the innovative solutions that have been developed to address them. The third section covers innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, including new and emerging materials and technologies, sustainable packaging design and materials, and packaging waste reduction and recycling. Case studies of successful packaging innovations and sustainability initiatives in the food industry are also included. With the growing importance of sustainability and increasing innovations in food packaging, this series of books represents a comprehensive guide to navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
Section 1: Introduction to Food Packaging 1. Exploring Food Packaging: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Role, History, and Functions 2. Exploring Materials for Food Packaging: Plastics, Paper, Glass, and Metal 3. Shelf-Life Considerations and Modelling in Food Packaging 4. Packaging Regulations and Standards Section 2: Packaging for Specific Food Products 5. Advances in Fruits and Vegetables Packaging 6. Innovations in Dairy Products Packaging 7. Meat and Poultry Packaging: Maintaining Quality and Safety 8. Snacks and Confectionery: Packaging for Convenience and Appeal 9. Beverage Packaging: Types and Applications 10. Innovative Packaging Solutions for Frozen Foods 11. Packaging for Pet Food 12. Sustainable Packaging for Ready-to-Eat Foods 13. Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Seafood Section 3: Innovative and Sustainable Packaging Solutions 14. New and Emerging Packaging Materials and Technologies 15. Sustainable Packaging Design and Materials 16. Packaging Waste Reduction and Recycling 17. Innovations in Alternative Fiber-Based Food Packaging 18. Non-Wood-Based Packaging: Beyond the Forest 19. Case Studies of Successful Packaging Innovations and Sustainability Initiatives in the Food Industry
  • Printing, packaging & reprographic industry
  • Food & beverage technology
  • Professional & Vocational
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