The packaging of food

... The packaging of food Introduction Developments in packaging have led to the use of 'modified atmospheric packaging'(MAP). The packaging allows gases like nitrogen to permeate at a given rate. Packaging is an enormous industry which keeps on growing and growing. All types of packaging have to follow guidelines and meet requirements, some examples are below: * to protect the contents from damage, theft or contamination * to prevent or expose tampering with the product * to keep the food in a hygienic condition * to prolong shelf life * to attract the consumer * to inform the consumer of legal or commercial information, e.g contents, nutrition, weight. * to be cost effective * to enable easier handling. storage and transportation * and possibly so that the container can be recyled/reused _ The British Standards Institute defines BS 3130 'Glossary of Packaging Terms' as 'The art of, and operations involved in, the preperation of articles or commodities for carriage, storage and delivering

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