New Packaging Improves Food Quality, Safety

ATHENS, GA.—Advances in food packaging lead to improved food quality and safety, according to the Institute of Food Technologists’ Scientific Status Summary published in the Journal of Food Science. The IFT Scientific Status Summary on food packaging provides a complete overview of the latest innovations in food packaging. It begins with a brief history of food and beverage packaging, covering the more prominent packaging developments from the past, and proceeds to more modern advances in the packaging industry. Current and emerging innovations in active and intelligent packaging, packaging mechanisms that control volatile flavors and aromas, and advances in food packaging distribution are explored.