This book provides an overview of nanotechnology, its application to the agri-food sciences, and potential safety and societal issues. It offers a basic foundation for the interested reader and allows a more in-depth look into nanotechnology in the production of food. Coverage includes nanotechnology applications in agri-food areas like: processing and engineering, encapsulation and delivery, packaging, crop protection and disease, food safety and quality, toxicology, regulations, and environmental considerations social.