Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Packaging, Status of Packaging sector, Function and purpose of packaging, marketing consideration for packaging and types of packaging. [5 hr]
Module 2: Different types of Packaging materials for foods, Properties of packaging material. Selection criteria of packaging materials for raw and processed food products. [5 hr]
Module 3: Different types of machinery for Packaging [5 hr]
Module 4: Rules and regulations Packaging and labeling: functions, nutrition labeling, ingredient characterization handling instruction, and regulations Packaging logistics [5 hr]
Module 5: Food Storage: Importance of scientific storage systems, post-harvest physiology of semi-perishables and perishables, climacteric and non-climacteric fruits, respiration, ripening, changes during ripening, ethylene biosynthesis. Product damages during storage [5 hr]
Module 6: Storage structures: Traditional, improved, and modern storage structures, farm silos [5 hr]
Module 7: Stored grain management and aeration. Controlled and modified atmospheric storage. Cold Storage [5 hr]

To learn about the basic principles of food packaging

To learn about the basic principles of food storage.

To learn the selection and design of packaging and storage

To help students aspiring for jobs in the industry, entrepreneurship, and higher studies

CO1: Students will gain knowledge of the basic principles of food packaging.
CO2: Students will gain knowledge of the basic principles of food storage.
CO3: Apply the theoretical knowledge imparted during the course to carry out the selection and design of packaging and storage.
CO4: Able to independently formulate and solve problems as a leader/ team member.

Gordon L. Robertson, Food Packaging: Principles and Practice, Second Edition, CRC Press

A. Chakraverty, A. S. Mujumdar, G.S.V. Raghavan, H.S. Ramaswamy. Marcel Dekker,, Handbook of Postharvest Technology: Cereals, Fruits, Vegetables, Tea, and Spices, Batra Book Services

Hal Greenhouse,, Hermeticity of Electronic Packages, William Andrew Publishing, LLC, Norwich, New York, U.S.A.

Keith Thomp-son, Fruit and Vegetables: Harvesting, Handling and Storage, 2nd Ed, Iowa State Press

Journal of Stored Products Research

Journal of Food Packaging and Shelf Life