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Food Packaging

Food Packaging. What and why?. Some functions of Packaging . Containment Protection Communication Identify product Attract attention Legal requirements. Desirable Properties of Packaging. Mechanical Barrier Ease of use by Food processor Consumer Compatibility with product Aesthetic

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Food Packaging

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  1. Food Packaging What and why?

  2. Some functions of Packaging • Containment • Protection • Communication • Identify product • Attract attention • Legal requirements

  3. Desirable Properties of Packaging • Mechanical • Barrier • Ease of use by • Food processor • Consumer • Compatibility with product • Aesthetic • Environmentally benign

  4. Factors affecting properties • Light • Heat • Moisture • Gases • Living things!

  5. Mechanical Properties • Protection in transit/storage • Performance on production line • Durability • Pest resistant

  6. Barrier Properties • Containment • Sealing • Porosity • Durability

  7. Types of packaging • Mostly for raw materials • Bulk containers • Intermediate bulk containers • Mostly for products • Shipping containers • Catering & retail packs.

  8. Regulatory Aspects • Information on package should not mislead • No more than is needed for purpose • Labelling regulations • Ingredients • Minimum durability (sell/use by date) • Storage conditions • Name and address of manufacturer • Origin • Instructions for use

  9. Envirionmental • Disposal: how? • Biodegradability? • Recyclable?

  10. Other labelling aspects • Marketing • Presentation • Brand image • Traceability • Barcoding • Batch info. • Pricing

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