Date: 25-05-2022
One of the most wonderful things about fast food is how they always manage to make us hungry just by looking at them - or even smelling them! It does not matter if it is a cheat day or even just when we are feeling lazy and do not want to cook for ourselves; nothing satisfies our appetite like a new burger from McDonald's. With so many delicious flavors available, there will always be something for everyone!
When packing foods, especially for delivery, choose a container made for that purpose. Be sure to look for readable print and quality control signs on the exterior of the packaging. Not only that, sustainable packaging becomes more crucial when it comes to fast food.
Whether you are a small producer or a multinational, finding the perfect packaging material for your business can be tricky. Choosing the right type of food packaging is often difficult, with too many options to sift through. However, there is a solution made just for you - tailored perfectly to meet your needs. Knowing that there is something out there made just for you makes it easier to choose one.
Trends In Food Packaging Solutions
1. Tray sealing
Tray sealing is one of the fastest and most efficient packaging methods around. Typically used for meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables, this process, can also be applied to food-to-go items such as sandwiches, yogurt pots, olives or dip containers, and microwavable ready meals for added convenience.
Tray sealing saves time and money by making efficient use of packaging materials. This technique can be applied to any fast food you are considering for packaging.
2. Strapping Solutions
Banding/strapping solutions are often ignored. But they have many benefits when it comes to efficiency, cost reduction, and simplicity of use. This type of food packaging can come in handy when delivering fresh produce while providing an easy-to-open pack that is made up of a tray and plastic lid; this will join together on one side thanks to ultrasonic banders which seal uptight.
3. Vacuum Packaging
Vacuum packing is one of the easiest, most convenient methods when it comes to preserving food. It eliminates bacteria and fungi by cutting off oxygen flow. Keeping your food sealed in airtight packages through the use of vacuum packing not only prolongs its shelf life but can also protect it from getting spoiled by flies and insects.
The absence of oxygen within the plastic packaging itself stops molds, mildews, or other microorganisms from growing inside and damaging it. And since microorganisms can spread easily when they come into contact with moisture or other chemical compounds - all containers are thoroughly sterilized before being sealed for hygiene purposes.
4. Shrink Wrapping
Shrink wrapping machines carefully cover a product in polymer plastic film which then heats up so that it shrinks tightly over the product. It's vacuum packing without the need for oxygen to be removed. This is an ideal solution for fresh pizza, canned or bolted drinks, and individual items of vegetables because you'll always know what's going on inside without being able to tear down the packaging.
The shrinkwrapping solution is an advanced packaging method that offers security for products through protection from dust, high humidity, and the effects of environmental changes. Made with a heat-sensitive material, shrinkwrapping can be custom fitted according to requirements to provide optimum safety for all sorts of fast food items.
Food is a valuable resource. Packaging preserves food from deteriorating, helps prevent food waste, and reduces the use of preservatives. Packaging also informs consumers and marketers about what they are buying before they even purchase it.
Today’s consumers are met with a diverse range of packaging types such as containers made from sustainable sources or those that can act as an extension of the product, such as microwavable meal containers. With all this innovation happening in just this one industry, so much deliberation and science go into choosing the appropriate material it would be foolish not to do your research about what you are investing in your packaging.
Our packaging experts at Smart Packaging Systems can help you find the perfect vendor even if it isn't us. Reach out today and let them know how we can be of service!
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