What the materials cover

This introductory seminar gives newcomers a first overview of film packaging. The focus lies on the basics of film production and processing, typical manufacturing processes and further converting of films. Common film structures are roughly classified by their typical properties. The documents explain the main functions of packaging for food and address typical practical problems with films, including their causes and strategies to avoid them. The documents suit staff from food manufacturing, the packaging industry and supplier companies who are new to packaging, for example in development, quality assurance or product management. They also prepare for advanced courses.