Phone Number
+30 24410 64780 | +30 24410 64787
Course Outline: Food Packaging
Course Responsible: Giovanoudis Ioannis
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have acquired the following knowledge in Food and Beverage Packaging. The course includes an initial analysis of trends in food processing and packaging. Then conceptual elements for packaging are mentioned and different types of materials are described: glass, plastic, paper, metal and wood. For each material, the design and method of preparation, its properties, applications in food, future trends and environmental and legal issues in their use are mentioned. The aim of the course is to understand and learn the scientific and technical concepts related to food packaging, specifically the function of the packaging, the materials, their production and their applications. Packaging innovations and special topics such as smart and active packaging, biodegradable materials and packaging in modified atmosphere are developed within the framework of the theory of the course and of the laboratory.
