date:Jul 07, 2012
d compliance with government regulations, Singhal said.
Common materials
The most common packaging materials used by food manufacturers are plastic, aluminium and cardboard.
Plastic is the preferred material for most frozen foods, fresh perishable food items, snack foods such chips and pretzels, and variety of bakery items. Aluminium is the material of choice for beverages such as juices, soft drinks and beer, canned perishable foods, and some baked foods. Cardboard packaging is used for both