Modern Food Packaging Technologies: Regulatory Aspects and Global Trends

ABOUT THE COURSE: There has been a dramatic growth in the availability of foods packed in various styles in recent years. If the packaging industry wants to keep up with customer and market demands, it must keep innovating its packaging methods. Packaging is now widely acknowledged as a hybrid of science, art, and technology rather than a mere extension of common sense. Modern marketing relies heavily on the power of intelligent packaging. The industry as a whole is beginning to realise the critical role that packaging plays in the actualisation of businesses. These days, learning about packaging is viewed as an excellent way to advance in one's job. Therefore, this course has been designed with the aim of following objectives. 1.To describe the functional role and safety issues of food packaging and labelling. 2.To learn quality parameters of packaging materials, which come in contact with food product. 3.To give a detailed idea about global trends in food packaging and disposal methods. 4.To create packaging professional from design conception to manufacturing, who learns to speak the language of packaging and utilize it as a key differentiator for his relevant industry / business. INTENDED AUDIENCE: B. Tech, M. Tech, PhD students and Industrial PersonsPREREQUISITES: Diploma or degree in basic science/food science/food technology/agricultural engineering.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Food Industries and Packaging Industries