Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging
Innovations and Insights
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Swarna Jaiswal, Kalpani Y. Perera, Amit K. Jaiswal
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 7 2 4 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 7 2 5 - 5
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Request a sales quoteSmart and Intelligent Food Packaging: Innovations and Insights, a new volume in the Sustainable Food Packaging series, is a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in the field of packaging technology, with a focus on the integration of smart and intelligent features to enhance product quality, safety, and sustainability. Organized into three sections, the book covers fundamental concepts and technologies as well as real-world applications and case studies, providing readers with a complete understanding of the latest trends and best practices in this rapidly evolving field.
With the growing importance of sustainability and increasing demand for sustainable and efficient packaging solutions, this series of books represents a comprehensive guide to navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
With the growing importance of sustainability and increasing demand for sustainable and efficient packaging solutions, this series of books represents a comprehensive guide to navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
- Covers smart and intelligent packaging topics, including emerging technologies, sustainability, consumer perception, and successful case studies
- Brings real-world examples and case studies of successful implementation of smart and intelligent packaging in the food industry
- Offers practical recommendations and best practices for companies looking to adopt smart and intelligent packaging, reduce environmental impact, and improve food safety and quality control
Professionals and researchers in the food packaging industry, including packaging engineers, food technologists, quality assurance managers, and supply chain managers
Section 1. Fundamentals
1. Introduction to Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging
2. Sensors and Actuators for Food Packaging
3. Data Analytics for Smart and Intelligent Packaging
4. Nanotechnology in Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging
Section 2. Smart and Intelligent Packaging
5. Smart and Intelligent Packaging Benefits for Quality Control and Assurance
6. Active and Intelligent Packaging for Food Preservation and Safety
7. Smart Packaging for Food Traceability and Supply Chain Management
8. Smart and Intelligent Packaging for Enhanced Shelf Life and Freshness
9. Smart Packaging for Personalized Nutrition and Health Monitoring
10. Smart Packaging for Sustainability and Waste Reduction
Section 3. Recent Innovations
11. Emerging Technologies in Smart and Intelligent Packaging
12. Challenges and Opportunities in the Adoption of Smart and Intelligent Packaging in the Food Industry
13. Consumer Perception and Acceptance of Smart and Intelligent Packaging
14. Sustainable Smart and Intelligent Packaging: Opportunities and Challenges
15. The Intersection of Smart Packaging Advances with Sustainable Packaging Trends
16. Case Studies of Successful Implementation of Smart and Intelligent Packaging in Food Industry
1. Introduction to Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging
2. Sensors and Actuators for Food Packaging
3. Data Analytics for Smart and Intelligent Packaging
4. Nanotechnology in Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging
Section 2. Smart and Intelligent Packaging
5. Smart and Intelligent Packaging Benefits for Quality Control and Assurance
6. Active and Intelligent Packaging for Food Preservation and Safety
7. Smart Packaging for Food Traceability and Supply Chain Management
8. Smart and Intelligent Packaging for Enhanced Shelf Life and Freshness
9. Smart Packaging for Personalized Nutrition and Health Monitoring
10. Smart Packaging for Sustainability and Waste Reduction
Section 3. Recent Innovations
11. Emerging Technologies in Smart and Intelligent Packaging
12. Challenges and Opportunities in the Adoption of Smart and Intelligent Packaging in the Food Industry
13. Consumer Perception and Acceptance of Smart and Intelligent Packaging
14. Sustainable Smart and Intelligent Packaging: Opportunities and Challenges
15. The Intersection of Smart Packaging Advances with Sustainable Packaging Trends
16. Case Studies of Successful Implementation of Smart and Intelligent Packaging in Food Industry
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443247248
- eBook ISBN: 9780443247255
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Swarna Jaiswal
Dr. Swarna Jaiswal is a lecturer in applied microbiology and food packaging technology at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), City Campus, Ireland. She earned her PhD in 2012 from TU Dublin and an executive MBA in 2015, equipping her with a strong blend of scientific expertise and strategic leadership. Following her PhD, she worked as a research scientist at the Centre for Research in Engineering Surface Technology (CREST), TU Dublin, for five years, where she played a pivotal role in advancing applied research for industrial applications. She is the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Packaging & Bioproducts (CSPB) at TU Dublin, leading innovative research in biodegradable packaging solutions, antimicrobial coatings, and nanocomposite biomaterials. Dr. Swarna’s research is deeply rooted in industry collaboration, working closely with SMEs and multinational corporations across Ireland and the UK to develop cutting-edge sustainable packaging technologies. Her expertise extends to applied microbiological coatings and active packaging films, driving impactful advancements in food safety, shelf-life extension, and eco-friendly material alternatives. She has authored over 100 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, with an h-index of 34 and over 5,500 citations. She serves on the editorial board of leading international journals, including Coatings (MDPI), and has presented her work at numerous prestigious national and international conferences. With a strong record of academic excellence, industry engagement, and leadership in sustainable materials research, Dr. Swarna is driving impactful innovations at the intersection of science and sustainability, shaping the future of environmentally responsible packaging solutions.
Affiliations and expertise
Centre for Sustainable Packaging and Bioproducts (CSPB), Technological University Dublin, IrelandKP
Kalpani Y. Perera
Kalpani Y. Perera is a final year PhD researcher at the School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)—City Campus, Ireland. She is working on developing innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. Her research focuses on designing intelligent “BioNanoPacks” that can enhance the safety and quality of food products. As an early-stage researcher, Kalpani has authored over 10 publications, including book chapters, journal articles, and review articles. Her scholarly contributions have been widely recognized and acknowledged by the scientific community. She has presented her research findings at several international conferences and has received numerous awards for her research excellence.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, IrelandAJ
Amit K. Jaiswal
Dr. Amit K. Jaiswal is an esteemed academic and researcher currently serving as a Lecturer at the School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)—City Campus, Ireland. Recognised globally for his scholarly contributions, Dr Jaiswal has been recognised among the top 1% of the world’s most cited academics in 2023 and 2024 by Clarivate Analytics, a distinction given to researchers who have demonstrated exceptional influence in their fields over the past decade. In addition, Stanford University has listed him among the top 2% of scientists worldwide for four consecutive years (2021–24). Dr Jaiswal’s research focuses on converting lignocellulosic biomass and algae (micro- and macroalgae) into biofuels, biomaterials, and biochemicals through innovative process development, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment. He brings extensive expertise in bio-based materials, such as lignin and microcellulose/nanocellulose, and their applications in sustainable food packaging, water purification, and adhesives. His proficiency in green extraction techniques, including deep eutectic solvents (DES) and ultrasound-assisted processes, enables the valorisation of agri-food biomass into high-value products. With more than 125 peer-reviewed publications, 50 book chapters, and five edited books, Dr. Jaiswal’s contributions to scientific literature have significantly impacted food science and biotechnology. His work has received over 10,000 citations, with an h-index exceeding 50. He also serves on the editorial boards of key international journals, including Food Quality and Safety (Oxford University Press), Foods, Biomass (MDPI) and JSFA Reports (Wiley).
Affiliations and expertise
Centre for Sustainable Packaging and Bioproducts (CSPB), Technological University Dublin, Ireland