Plastic has had a bad “wrap” of late, with many consumers now basing at least some of their purchasing decisions on packaging sustainability as well as the price and quality of products. Questions such as whether packaging is compostable, or recyclable now regularly feature in consumers’ priorities when choosing a brand.
However, it’s worth remembering that plastic plays a ...
Food preservation has long been a priority of mankind, from the days before modern refrigeration when salting and dehydrating food were commonplace.
We explore how thermoforming food packaging not only achieves an extended shelf-life but is an all-around versatile manufacturing technique in food production.
What Does Thermoforming Mean?
Thermoforming is a plastic manufact...
Today’s consumer is both demanding and savvy, expecting both the best quality and longest shelf life possible for food products. Here’s where tray sealers can benefit commercial food businesses, whether you’re supplying fresh produce or ready-made meals.
What Are Tray Sealers and How Do They Work?
In basic terms, tray sealers are machines that apply a plastic film lid to a...
At a time when both the costs of living and running a business are rising at an alarming rate, we’re all turning to ways to reduce our overheads.
Vacuum sealing and freezing food have long been ways of preserving food to consume later, reducing food wastage and even as a way of cutting costs through bulk purchasing.
But can vacuum sealing be applied to meat that’s already ...
In the quest to reduce food waste and save money, many of us are turning to bulk purchasing. As a result, long-term storage solutions and the freezer have become our new best friends.
When it comes to storing food, there are plenty of options available to us, including using vacuum sealed bags and mylar bags. But is one method better than the other?
What Are Mylar Bags and...
The benefits of vacuum-sealing foods like meat and fish are well-known. You can store your food for longer, preserve the flavours and textures, and reduce food waste – all vitally important as we try and reduce our costs in our homes and businesses.
But have you ever wondered whether you can vacuum seal liquids? And if you can, why would you even want to?
While a little ex...