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

COURSE DETAILS

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

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

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.