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Food Packaging: Innovations and Shelf-life covers recently investigated developments in food packaging and their influence in food quality preservation, shelf-life extension, and simulation techniques. Additionally, the book discusses the environmental impact and sustainable solutions of food packaging. This book is divided into seven chapters, written by worldwide experts. The book is an ideal reference source for university students, food engineers and researchers from R&D laboratories working in the area of food science and technology. Professionals from institutions related to food packaging.

Table of Contents

1. New packaging materials designs.

2. Active and intelligent packaging.

3. Bio-based materials from food wastes (fruit, fish, milk, wine or other industries).

4. Impact in food chain distribution.

5. Micro- and nanoencapsulation.

6. Packaging biodegradability.

7. Shelf-life and migration simulations.