The Role of Metal in Food Packaging
Co-authored by Juhi Patel and Claire Koelsch Sand in the July 2020 issue of IFT Food Technology magazine, this article explores metal innovations in the packaging industry. Metal is employed as a barrier and structural layer in food preservation. Innovations in metal packaging optimize its use as a unique material. For example, innovations in forming cans and controlling metal deposition onto packaging materials allow for more material efficiency and unique antimicrobial and microwave susceptor properties.