Every food manufacturer will want to ensure that their product reaches the market in first-class condition so that they can set their productivity, protect their reputation and maximise their yield. This approach can present a challenge from many different points of view, however, including logistics and transportation, but crucially, it can have a big impact on the way that the food is protected on its way to the market. If you are thinking about entering this arena and want to transport perishable items as efficiently as possible, why should you look at plastics and, specifically, modified atmosphere packaging?
Modified Atmosphere Packaging
In recent times, a new approach to packaging has helped to maintain the quality of the food as it transitions from processing to the shelf. Modified atmosphere packaging is a way of managing the actual air that surrounds the food from the time that it is sealed for onward distribution to the time that it is opened on the consumer table. This type of approach uses plastic packaging in a very efficient way as it helps to seal individual packages to protect meat, fish or vegetables. It's even more efficient than the standard approach as it eliminates the need to add unwanted food preservatives to the mix, cutting down on consumer sensitivity and additional cost.
Regulating the Immediate Environment
The atmosphere (or air) that surrounds the food is modified to take into account the type of food and the best approach to longevity. To achieve this, the amount of oxygen within the sealed package is varied. This will protect the food and maintain its appearance as it transitions from point to point. Retailers are then able to move the food to the store shelf in first-class condition and do not need to take any action in the back of the shop before presentation. The food will also last much longer on the shelf, and this has revolutionised the supply chain for perishable foods.
Additional Benefits
When approached correctly, modified atmosphere packaging can help to cut down on wastage and is very efficient at using plastic properly at the source. Typically, the plastic is very strong but able to withstand pressure when attached securely to the container itself.
Considering Your Options
If you want your food to last as long as possible and reach as many consumers as you can, then you should consider plastic packaging, using the modified atmosphere approach. Your food will look much more appealing to the consumer, and you will be able to achieve a much higher yield as a consequence. Talk with your plastic packaging manufacturer for further details about this packaging approach.
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