NEW! Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Active Packaging with a focus on fruits and vegetables for Industry Professionals

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COURSE DETAILS

  1. Instruction: July 18 - 26, 2024 (July 20 & 21 are not scheduled course days)

This seven day course will begin at 9am each weekday of the course. The weekend (July 20 & July 21) is considered "free-time" for all attendees.
Refreshments will be provided during a morning and afternoon break. Each attendee will be responsible for their own breakfast and lunch.
Click here for nearby hotel information. Parking will be included for each attendee.
Lead Professors: Dr. Eva Almenar. Dr. Randy Beaudry
Cost:
$5,000 per person

  1. Course Objectives:
  • Describe and identify the general principles and fundamentals (as a minimum requirement) of Active Packaging technologies and the general food categories for which they are used.
  • List, describe, and differentiate the various films and gases used in Modified Atmosphere & Active Packaging technologies.
  • Understand, critically assess, and articulate the Atmospheric Dynamics of Modified Atmospheric and Mathematical Modelling
  • Gain an insight into and understand the modules of Software for MAP.
  • List, describe, and differentiate the categories and subcategories of the mechanisms, digital instrumentation, and equipment commonly used in the application of MAP technology.
  • Discuss, identify, and communicate the elementary packaging design principles for MAP and Active Packaging.
  • List, describe, and gain an insight into the safety risks and hazards of MAP and Active Packaging
  • Understand and discuss elements of Layout and Design concepts in a MAP Facility
  1. Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the general principles and fundamentals of Modified Atmosphere and Active Packaging technologies and the general food categories for which they are used.
  • Be able to integrate knowledge of films and gases into the functional principles of MAP and Active Packaging.
  • Critically analyze and apply the knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and mathematical modelling in the context of MAP.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to operate mechanisms, digital instrumentation, and equipment commonly used in the application of MAP technology.
  • Understand and actively apply the elementary packaging design principles for MAP and Active Packaging to actual Product Development.
  • Understand and be able to apply working knowledge of the for MAP modules to actual Product Development.
  • Understand, appreciate, and respect the safety risks and hazards of MAP and Active Packaging to consumers.
  • Ability to apply elements of Layout and Design concepts to actual activities in facility and production planning.

If you have any questions, contact Cimberly Weir at cimberly@msu.edu.

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