23FTB303-FOOD PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT

Food packaging is a packaging system specifically designed for food and represents one of the most important aspects among the processes involved in the food industry, as it provides protection from chemical, biological and physical alterations.^[1] The main goal of food packaging is to provide a practical means of protecting and delivering food goods at a reasonable cost, while meeting the needs and expectations of both consumers and industries.^[1][2] Additionally, current trends like sustainability, environmental impact reduction, and shelf-life extension have gradually become some of the most important aspects in designing a packaging system