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The book deals with packaging system in the food processing industries. Each packaging material is discussed from the point of its production, processing and utilization. The importance of packaging hardly needs stressing, as only a handful of foods are sold in an unpackaged state. Packaging is just more than boxes. Food packaging innovation have a thorough technical understanding of the requirements of a product for protection and preservation, together with a broad appreciation of the multi-dimensional role of packaging.

The present book deals with food packaging material, development of package, advance food packaging technologies, food preservation, packaged product quality and shelf life, distribution of packaging for food marketing systems, brief account of food laws.

The book is written in a style acceptable to teachers and students alike. The subject is dealt with relevant data precised in a tabular form and illustrated with neat diagrams for easy and effective perception of readers.

The book is of great importance to the students of Food Science, Home Science, agriculture engineering and packaging science & Technology as well as professionals and researchers in the food packaging area.