Introduction Elizabeth Baldwin and Robert Hagenmaier Protein-based films and coatings Maria B. Perez-Gago Edible coatings from lipids, waxes, and resins David J. Hall Polysaccharide coatings Robert Soliva-Fortuny, Maria Alejandra Rojas-Grau, and Olga Martin-Belloso Gas-exchange properties of edible films and coatings Robert D. Hagenmaier Role of edible film and coating additives Roberto de Jesus Avena-Bustillos and Tara H. McHugh Coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables Jinhe Bai and Anne Plotto Coatings for minimally processed fruits and vegetables Sharon Dea, Christian Ghidelli, Maria B. Perez-Gago, and Anne Plotto Applications of edible films and coatings to processed foods Tara H. McHugh and Roberto de Jesus Avena-Bustillos Application of commercial coatings Yanyun Zhao Encapsulation of flavors, nutraceuticals, and antibacterials Stephane Desobry and Frederic Debeaufort Overview of pharmaceutical coatings Anthony Palmieri Regulatory aspects of coatings Guiwen A. Cheng and Elizabeth A. Baldwin