Different types of improved food packaging techniques are used in the food industry to retain their freshness. Some of the popular packaging types are discussed in the following article.
Different varieties of food products are manufactured in the industry and each of them needs to be packed in a definite manner depending on their type. A liquid food product packing will be totally different from that of a dry food item.
Various types of packaging techniques are discussed below:
1. Tray sealed food packing: The food tray is packed with the help of a thin film in order to increase the shelf-life of the product. Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP) is sometimes applied in this type of packaging. In this type of packaging freezing or preservative are not required.
2. Single shrink wrap packaging: Through shrink wrapping you can clearly see the packed product. Such type of packaging provides protection, clean packaging and also helps to identify a definite brand. For wide variety of application, different types and grades of shrink films are there. Polypropylene is a tough film that shrinks at low temperature and is used for general packaging purpose.
3. Modified atmospheric packaging: In case of modified atmospheric packaging nitrogen or gas are used to enhance the shelf-life of the packed product. Such packaging will increase your profitability as it prevents any kind of spoilage of food products. It will also increase your efficiency in the supply chain.
4. Multi-pack shrink wrap packaging: This packaging is very much beneficial in case of quantity-limited retail promotion. It is more economical and provides faster packaging. It is the ideal method for bottles, cans and jars packaging.
5. Shrink bundling: Shrink bundling pack multiple items in combo pack or rainbow pack. It provides extraordinary flexibility to change advertisement promotions.
6. Single horizontal pouch packaging: This packaging type is applied for packing candy bars within a shortest possible time. To offer perfect packaging these machines are provided with the flexibility of random print, transparent or opaque aluminium foil or film.
7. Vertical pouch packaging: This packaging procedure is applied to wide range of food items. But most popularly used in juice packaging.
8. Poly bag packaging: This packaging provides excellent protection and preserves the freshness of the food. Polythene or polypropylene bags are used mainly for this purpose.
9. Reclosable bag packaging: Zipper-top bags are ideal for the products that need to be kept fresh after initial opening.
10. Single labels: Prime, stock or custom labelsgive products the chance to convey the message without having to reprint the entire package. Labels may be thermal, plain, paper or plastic.
Food packaging machines are in great demand in the food industry. There are many companies that provide these kinds of machines like food wrapping machines, tray sealers and others. The high-tech packaging machines reduce the time of food packing and also provide high quality packaging. They provide strapping, bagging, shrink wrapping, palletizing, bundling, vacuum sealing etc.
