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Packaging
Series: Food Cycle Technology Source Book
Published: 1996
Pages: 48
eBook: 9781780444222
Paperback: 9781853393341
Packaging can perform three functions: it acts as a container; it helps to protect against damage and spoilage; and it can communicate information about the contents. Packaging discusses these functions in detail and looks at traditional and mechanized packaging systems for use by small-scale producers. Case studies from around the world examine the introduction of improved packaging technology, and there are useful lists of manufacturers and organizations which can help small businesses.
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9781780444222.000 | 1 | ||
| 9781780444222.001 | 10 | ||
| 1 The importance of packaging | 10 | ||
| Principles of packaging | 11 | ||
| Health and safety | 13 | ||
| Types of packaging materials | 14 | ||
| Constraints to adequate packaging | 14 | ||
| Packaged food classification | 15 | ||
| Socio-economic considerations | 16 | ||
| 2 Traditional food packaging systems | 19 | ||
| Plant materials | 19 | ||
| Animal-based containers | 23 | ||
| Earthenware | 23 | ||
| Wood | 23 | ||
| 3 New packaging materials and techniques | 25 | ||
| Paper packaging | 25 | ||
| Metal containers | 28 | ||
| Glass containers | 30 | ||
| Caps and closures | 31 | ||
| Plastics | 34 | ||
| Summary | 38 | ||
| 4 Case studies | 40 | ||
| Packaging kitul treacle, Sri Lanka | 40 | ||
| Yoghurt packaging, Sri Lanka | 41 | ||
| Packaging of tea, Peru | 41 | ||
| Cashew nut packaging, Honduras | 42 | ||
| Fruit juice and jam packaging, Ghana | 43 | ||
| Appendix | 45 | ||
| Alternative trading organizations | 45 | ||
| Packaging research institutes | 46 | ||
| Other useful addresses | 48 | ||
| BIBLIOGRAPHY | 49 |
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