Smart Food Packaging Systems

Food packaging is a vital part of the food industry. It contributes to food safety and quality through the supply chain, contributes to reduced product loss, allows high-quality goods to be shipped safely to underserved regions, and more. Smart food packaging systems, which can sense or detect changes in the product or packaging, are at the forefront of this field, and show potentially revolutionary promise. Smart Food Packaging Systems offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and practical applications of these new systems. Divided into two parts, Active food packaging systems and Intelligent food packaging systems, the book incorporates the latest research developments and technologies bringing these systems into supermarket supply lines worldwide. It's a must-own for researchers and industry professionals looking to understand this key new tool in the fight against world hunger. Smart Food Packaging Systems readers will also find: Case studies on life cycle assessments of specific smart packaging systemsDetailed discussion of topics including additives, antimicrobial agents, carbon dioxide, and biopolymers in active food packagingTreatment of the use of sensors and indicators to monitor quality, temperature, and freshness Smart Food Packaging Systems is ideal for professionals, researchers, and academics in food science, food technology, and food packaging, as well as manufacturers, developers, government officials, and regulators working on aspects of supply chain and food distribution.