Environmentally Compatible Food Packaging (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition)

Food packaging performs an essential function, but packaging materials can have a negative impact on the environment. This collection reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials and their current and potential applications for food protection and preservation. The first part of the book looks at the latest advances in bio-based food packaging materials. Part two discusses the factors involved in choosing alternative packaging materials such as consumer preference, measuring the environmental performance of food packaging, eco-design, and the safety and quality of recycled materials. Part three contains chapters on the applications of environmentally-compatible materials in particular product sectors, including the packaging of fresh horticultural produce, dairy products and seafood. This section also covers active packaging, modified atmosphere packaging and biobased intelligent food packaging. The book finishes with a summary of the legislation and certification of environmentally-compatible packaging in the EU. With its distinguished editor and contributors, Environmentally-compatible food packaging is a valuable reference tool for professionals in the food processing and packaging industries. Reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials and their current and potential applications Discusses consumer preference, environmental performance, eco-design and the quality of recycled materials as factors involved in choosing alternative packaging materials Summarises EU legislation and certification of environmentally compatible packaging Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Contributor contact details , Pages xiii-xvii Preface , Pages xviii-xix , Emo Chiellini Dedication , Page xxi , Emo Chiellini 1 - State-of-the-art biobased food packaging materials , Pages 3-28 , G. Robertson 2 - Types, production and assessment of biobased food packaging materials , Pages 29-62 , S. Imam, G. Glenn, B.-S. Chiou, J. Shey, R. Narayan, W. Orts 3 - Thermoplastic nanobiocomposites for rigid and flexible food packaging applications , Pages 63-89 , J. Lagaron, M. Sanchez-Garcia, E. Gimenez 4 - Improved fibre-based packaging for food applications , Pages 90-107 , J. Poustis 5 - Starch-based edible films , Pages 108-136 , Y. Zhang, J. Han, Z. Liu 6 - The use of chitin and chitosan for food packaging applications , Pages 137-158 , I.S. Arvanitoyannis 7 - Consumer attitude to food packaging and the market for environmentally compatible products , Pages 161-181 , I.S. Arvanitoyannis, A. Kasaveti 8 - Environmental assessment of food packaging and advanced methods for choosing the correct materials , Pages 182-210 , K. Verghese 9 - Measuring the environmental performance of food packaging: life cycle assessment , Pages 211-237 , G. Parker 10 - Eco-design of food packaging materials , Pages 238-262 , H. Lewis 11 - Additives for environmentally compatible active food packaging , Pages 263-293 , S. Irmak, O. Erbatur 12 - Recycling of food packaging materials: an overview , Pages 294-325 , D. Dainelli 13 - Recycled plastics for food applications: improving safety and quality , Pages 326-350 , V. Komolprasert, A. Bailey 14 - Recycled paper and board for food applications: improving safety and quality , Pages 351-368 , C. Nerín 15 - Overview of environmentally compatible polymeric materials for food packaging , Pages 371-395 , E. Chiellini, A. Barghini, P. Cinelli, V.I. Ilieva 16 - Modified atmosphere packaging using environmentally compatible and active food packaging materials , Pages 396-418 , C. Guillaume, P. Chalier, N. Gontard 17 - Active environmentally compatible food packaging , Pages 419-438 , R. Catalá, P. Hernández-Muñoz, R. Gavara 18 - Biobased intelligent food packaging , Pages 439-458 , P. Taoukis, M. Smolander 19 - Environmentally compatible packaging of fresh agricultural and horticultural produce , Pages 459-477 , C. Bishop, S. Hanney 20 - Biobased packaging of dairy products , Pages 478-495 , M. Jakobsen, V. Holm, G. Mortensen 21 - Environmentally friendly packaging of muscle foods , Pages 496-520 , P. Dawson, K. Cooksey, S. Mangalassary 22 - Legislation and certifi cation of environmentally compatible packaging in the European Union , Pages 521-556 , C. Enguix, A. Imbernon, J. Ferrer Index , Pages 557-568 Food packaging performs an essential function, but packaging materials can have a negative impact on the environment. This collection reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials and their current and potential applications for food protection and preservation.

The first part of the book looks at the latest advances in bio-based food packaging materials. Part two discusses the factors involved in choosing alternative packaging materials such as consumer preference, measuring the environmental performance of food packaging, eco-design, and the safety and quality of recycled materials. Part three contains chapters on the applications of environmentally-compatible materials in particular product sectors, including the packaging of fresh horticultural produce, dairy products and seafood. This section also covers active packaging, modified atmosphere packaging and biobased intelligent food packaging. The book finishes with a summary of the legislation and certification of environmentally-compatible packaging in the EU.

With its distinguished editor and contributors, Environmentally-compatible food packaging is a valuable reference tool for professionals in the food processing and packaging industries.

• Reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials and their current and potential applications
• Discusses consumer preference, environmental performance, eco-design and the quality of recycled materials as factors involved in choosing alternative packaging materials
• Summarises EU legislation and certification of environmentally compatible packaging

Annotation Food packaging performs an essential function, but packaging materials can have a negative impact on the environment. This collection reviews bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials and their current and potential applications for food protection and preservation. The first part of the book focuses on environmentally-compatible food packaging materials. Part 2 discusses drivers for using alternative packaging materials, such as legislation and consumer preference, environmental assessment of food packaging and food packaging eco-design. Chapters on the applications of environmentally-compatible materials for particular functions, such as active packaging, and in particular product sectors then follow