Predicting the Onset of Meat Spoilage

Predicting the Onset of Meat Spoilage

The Prediction of Meat Spoilage with Indicators Meat Spoilage  Meat spoilage and shelf life extension are one major focus and challenge of the food industry. Spoilage of meat products is caused by the growth of specific spoilage organisms, found as initial...
The Impact of Failed Modified Atmosphere Packaging

The Impact of Failed Modified Atmosphere Packaging

The Importance of Modified Atmosphere Packaging  In recent years, consumers are seeking minimally processed products with extended shelf life which have increased progress in packaging technologies to fulfil this demand. An example of a packaging technique to extend...
Food Packaging and Sustainability: Striving for a Green Future

Food Packaging and Sustainability: Striving for a Green Future

The Role of Food Packaging  Packaging originally served as just a container, however, its role has evolved to have a multitude of functions. Whether it’s made from glass, plastic, metal or paper, packaging protects the food from damage, spoilage, and contamination,...
The Impact of Food Waste in the Retail Sector

The Impact of Food Waste in the Retail Sector

Retail Food Waste – The Scale of The Problem According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, one-third of the food produced for human consumption does not make it to our plates which equates to 1.3bn tonnes of food per year. Food waste occurs along the...