What the materials cover

This introductory seminar gives an overview of flexible film packaging. It covers the basics of film production and processing, typical manufacturing methods and further conversion steps, and a rough outline of common film structures and their properties. The materials also cover how foods are packaged on the shelf, explain the main functions of packaging and discuss typical practical film problems, their causes and strategies to avoid them. The documents are aimed at food manufacturers, newcomers to the packaging industry, developers, quality assurance staff and product managers who want a quick orientation. They are also a good preparation for more advanced courses on the subject.