Written by renowned experts, this text describes the entire packaging process and includes an extensive bibliography. Reflecting developments in the field over the past decade, the coverage includes new technologies, materials, processes, regulations, marketing, economics, recycling, computer-aided design, nutritional labels, and more. With over 1200 pages and more than 300 articles organized in alphabetical order, the new edition gives scientists and technologists much-needed information on traditional as well as modern processes, materials, and formats used to package consumer and industrial products including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and hazardous materials, equipment, and more. [Edit review] [Delete review]