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Packaging that Addresses All Food Packaging Issues
03/04/2009
When a company looks to food packaging solutions, there are numerous issues that must be addressed in order to arrive at an optimum solution. Such a solution must incorporate economy, cost-effectiveness and safety for the company itself, its distributors, its retailers and—perhaps most importantly—the consumers.
From the company standpoint, packaging must be incorporated into existing operations as easily as possible. It must be lightweight enough that shipping is always cost-effective. It must take convenient storage into account not only for the company itself but for the distributor, retailer and consumer. While being efficient, packaging must also be attractive so as to assist in sales of the item. And probably most importantly, packaging must be completely safe so as to preserve freshness and prevent contamination.
For example, a major carrot producer recently incorporated poly food packaging film into their operations. Carrots are grown and harvested, then are shipped to a packing house where they are cleaned, prepared for sale, and packaged in-line. The food packaging film being used is provided by PolyPAK America, and meets all the producer’s many requirements. It is easily incorporated into manufacturing operations and is extremely lightweight for storage and shipping. Because PolyPAK offers printing up to 10 colors, packaging has “shelf appeal” and helps sell the product.
As food safety is the prime concern, PolyPAK has also met rigid standards in this regard. In addition to being 100% FDA approved, in 2007, the company met the rigid certification requirements of the AIB (American Institute of Baking) for their food industry offerings. In order to achieve this certification, PolyPAK America must continuously adhere to formally documented procedures on product and safety programs, pest control, operational methods and personnel practices, maintenance for product safety, and cleaning practices. The company is availed to unannounced inspections and must also conduct self-inspections for compliance.
When considering food packaging, all angles must be carefully examined and addressed. Food packaging film, such as that provided by PolyPAK America, takes every concern into account.
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