Food Packaging and Shelf Life
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Aims & Scope
Food packaging plays a vital role in preserving food throughout the distribution chain. Without packaging, the processing of food can become compromised as it is contaminated by direct contact with physical, chemical, and biological contaminants. In recent years, the development of novel food packaging (modified atmosphere & active packaging) has not only increased the shelf life of foods, but also their safety and quality - therefore bringing convenience to consumers. Directly related, and interlinked, with food packaging is the concept of shelf life - the length of time that foods, beverages, pharmaceutical drugs, chemicals, and many other perishable items are given before they are considered unsuitable for sale, use, or consumption.
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FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisFood Packaging and Shelf Life (acronym: fpsl, abbr: FOOD PACKAG. SHELF LIFE, ISSN: 2214-2894) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, published by Elsevier BV in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 10.8, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.746 (Q1), an H-index of 105.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 177 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,578 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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