One of the greatest impacts of technology on food is food packaging. It is the most important and basic component of the food industry. The technology of food packaging has revolutionized the food industry.
Packaging protects food from the physical contamination of germs and ensures safe delivery to consumers.
The packaging is made according to the food items and their characteristics. Every food item has its type of packaging.
Dairy products are delivered in tetra packaging keeping in mind the delivery and shelf life while for beverages tins and glasses are used with a specific amount of O, CO2, and nitrogen to protect, increase shelf life and ensure quality.