ABSTRACT
A food package is a structure designed to contain a product
for easier and safer transport, protect the product against
contamination and damage, and provide a convenient
means for dispensation. An understanding of the product
to be packaged is vital for finding the perfect match among
the wide array of materials being employed these days.
Steel and aluminum cans are used to pack carbonated
drinks while most non-carbonated drinks are packed in
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bottles. Wines and most carbo-
nated beverages are packed in glass bottles. All dairy
products, except milk, are packed in either polystyrene
(PS) or polypropylene (PP) packaging.
