Food packaging technology

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 References Index