Final Report for the Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies (CAPPS)
Abstract
This project involves an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center consortium between The Ohio State University, the University of California, Davis, and North Carolina State University to assist in advancing food processing and packaging technology and will greatly benefit the US food industry and military personnel. This industry driven consortia center, CAPPS - Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies, focuses on industrial relevant research directed toward coupling microbial life sciences with process and package engineering to assure food safety. The objectives of CAPPS are to enhance safety and quality of aseptic and extended shelf-life products, to characterize emerging, aseptic and extended shelf-life processes, and to assure the integrity and functionality of aseptic and extended shelf-life packaging. Examples of new strategic initiatives for the center include development of ingredient and dry powder sterilization technologies, new retort methods, pre-treatment for novel processes, in-package ohmic sterilization, RFID technologies, and research on effective nutrient delivery. The involvement of governmental agencies such as US Army Natick within the Center enhances the capabilities of the program to include critical needs of military personnel and assist in directing new technologies with dual use.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA545999
Entities
People
- Steven J. Schwartz
Organizations
- Ohio State University