Section I. Shelf life modeling of packaged food.- Direct Models for Shelf Life Prediction.- Influence of mass transport properties of films on the shelf life of packaged food.- Mechanistic models for shelf life prediction.- Section II. Low Environmental Impact Active Packaging.- Different approaches to manufacture active films.- Bio-based packaging materials for controlled release of active compounds.- Section III. New Strategies to Prolong Food Shelf Life.- Packaging Protection for Liquid Foods.- Minimally processed food: packaging for quality preservation.- Innovations in Fresh Dairy Products Packaging.- Packaging for Preservation of Meat- and Fish-Based Products.