Microbial attacks occur on food surfaces even when the food is packaged. This can be attributed to moisture permeability in the packaging materials and other en
Based on thousands of citations from peer-reviewed, trade, commercial, and patent literature and interviews with those who have worked in the laboratory, in pil
Valuable progress has been made in food packaging over the past two decades, reflecting advancements in process efficiency, improved safety and quality througho
Food packaging materials have traditionally been chosen to avoid unwanted interactions with the food. During the past two decades a wide variety of packaging ma
Many factors are relevant in making the proper choice of food packaging material, including those related to shelf life and biodegradability. To meet these dema