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New Packaging Technologies For The Food Industry Highlights of Technologies with Commercial Potential

Published by: Food Technology Intelligence

Published: Apr. 24, 2006


Table of Contents


1. Executive Summary

Introduction

Need for New Materials

Consumer Demands

Packaging Trends

Source of Trends

Convenience

Environmental Awareness

Design Needs

Quality

Conclusions

Methodology & Scope of Report

2. Analysis of New Technologies

Edible Coatings and Films

Examine the Effects of Sucrose Level on

Gloss, Durability of Whey Coatings

Dynamic Analysis Characterizes Whey Protein

Films

Investigate Edible Films, Honey to Extend

Shelf Life

Determine the Barrier Capability of Whey

Protein Films

Commercially Viable Films Face Challenges

Highly Pure Soy Protein Yields Strong Films

Applying Milk-based Edible Films to Food

Systems

Surface Coating Improves Performance of

Lower-fat Cheese

Cellulose Coating Extends Shelf Life of

Nutmeats at Room Temperature

Examine Zein Isolate Fractions as Films for Packaging

A Fresh Way to Preserve Fruit

Process Proteins into Coatings

Films from Pectin and Starch

Flavor Encapsulation and Release

Role of Mechanical Strength

Determining Film Permeability

Extending Marketable Shelf Life

Sucrose Optimizes Oxygen Barrier Property of Whey Protein-coated Films

License Process for Making Edible, Waterresistant

Film

Controlled/Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Perspective

License Oxygen Indicator Technology

Track Carbon Dioxide Concentrations in

MAP Systems

MAP, Carbon Dioxide Triple Cheese

Shelf Life

Produce Respiration Rate, Temperature

Fluctuations Challenge Packaging Films

Suitability of Films for MAP

Intelligent Packaging

Biodegradable Coatings Help Simplify

Packaging Systems

New Packaging Sweetens the Taste of

Grapefruit Juice

Biopolymers

Vacuum-skin Packaging

Paper-based Packaging

Optimize Sustainable Packaging Systems

Modeling Facilitates Shelf Life Packaging

Investigate Mass Transfer Between Package and Product

Modify Packaging Conditions to Increase

Shelf Life, Product Stability

Sensors May Monitor Temperature within a

Package

Apply Aseptic Technology to Extend Shelf Life

Possible Packaging Uses for Cyclodextrins

Natural Compounds Added to Packaging May

Keep Some Produce Fresh

Computer Modeling

Predicting Shelf Life of Packaged Products

Predicting Packaged Product Properties

Models Predict Quality as a Function of

Process Parameters

Model Respiration Rate

Inspection Systems

Test Inertness of Packaging Materials

Sensor to Characterize Packaging Emissions

Online Nondestructive Inspection Systems

Use Ultrasound to Find Defects in Packaging

Improve Detection of Packaging Odors

Electronic Nose Detects Packaging Odor

Smart Packaging Labels Monitor Product

Shelf Life

Optimize Electrostatic Powder Coatings

Examine Packaging Requirements for

High-pressure Sterilization Processes

3. Patents

4. For Further Reading

Abstract

  • Biodegradable films made from pectin and starch
  • Computer modeling impacts packaging material selection
  • Sucrose affects gloss of coatings
These are among the many developments emerging from research labs worldwide where food scientists, materials specialists and others continually attempt to improve current packaging materials and develop new ones with optimal barrier properties. Like food products themselves, packaging materials are constantly evolving to meet the latest demands of the marketplace. Companies have a significant interest in improving their food products. New packaging films that offer optimal barrier properties undoubtedly will help companies meet the challenge of keeping products fresh and extending their shelf life.

Food Technology Intelligence, Inc., publisher of the international newsletter, Emerging Food R&D Report, has revised and updated an in-depth report analyzing several new food-related packaging technologies. These innovations are still under development, but they have commercial potential in the near term. Or development has been completed, and researchers are looking to license the technology or collaborate in other ways with industry to commercialize the technologies. The report also covers recently commercialized technologies where there still may be joint venture or other collaborative opportunities for food companies.

The factor that most influences and directs packaging technology is consumer demand. Demands of consumers have fluctuated many times, causing shifts in packaging trends. Complicating these issues for food companies are the costs of implementing new technologies aimed at meeting these demands. It has become more difficult for the food and packaging industries to develop packaging that pleases the consumer, maintains product quality and still generates profits.

Now you have an opportunity to learn about several film and packaging-related technologies under development at universities, companies and government research labs worldwide that will help your company gain ground against your competitors when it comes to optimizing your product’s packaging. This report reviews significant technical developments in the field, discussing potential applications for each technology and its status of development. You’ll also learn how to take advantage of these technologies, either through licensing or other collaborations.

Whether or not your packaging research effort and staff have been downsized, you’re still having to meet ever-changing packaging goals. New Packaging Technologies for the Food Industry will help you track new technologies and contact key researchers who could help you meet those goals.

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