Wrap it up!

Abstract

Packaging, food packaging in particular, has attracted a considerable amount of adverse comment in the popular and technical press in recent years. Accusations have been made that many products are over packaged and that this adds unnecessarily to their cost. Difficulties encountered in opening, reseating and dispensing from packages have been reported. The contribution made by packaging to the problem of litter and the disposal of waste materials has been highlighted. It is right that such matters should be considered and research is currently in progress to minimise these detrimental influences of packaging. On the other hand, one must not lose sight of the fact that packaging plays an important role in maintaining the quality of food during processing, storage and distribution and that in many of the modern processes for food preservation packaging is an essential and integral stage.

Citation

Brennan, J.G. (1978), "Wrap it up!", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 78 No. 6, pp. 10-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb058730