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Food packaging has gained prominence today due to the rising global demand for processed and packed food items. We can get almost all food types in our retail outlets, thanks to modern logistics and advanced food packaging that helps in preserving the quality of the product. By definition, food packaging is a package provides protection, tampering resistance, and special physical, chemical, or biological needs. This is why packaging experts try to come up with custom packaging solutions for food packaging so as to provide the required internal environment in addition to external protection and presentation.
Food packaging serves the following key functions which are evident on a global scale.
Packaging Material |
Type |
Usage / Application |
Aseptic processing |
Primary |
Liquid whole eggs or dairy products |
Trays |
Primary |
Portion of fish or meat |
Bags |
Primary |
Potato chips, apples, rice |
Boxes |
Secondary |
Box of cereal cartons, frozen pizzas |
Cans |
Primary |
Can of tomato soup |
Cartons |
Primary |
Carton of eggs, milk or juice cartons |
Flexible packaging |
Primary |
Bagged salad |
Pallets |
Tertiary |
A series of boxes on a single pallet |
Wrappers |
Tertiary |
Used to wrap the boxes on the pallet for transport |
There is a dire need to focus on the sustainability of the packaging material. Due to the high demand and huge consumption of such products, the wastage of packaging materials is inevitable. The best thing that can be done is to ensure that the packaging is reused and recycled. This will help to bring sustainability into the equation. By reducing the wastage, the use and distribution of the products can be controlled in a proper manner, resulting in overall cost effectiveness. Without a sustainable packaging design, food packaging will not be deemed effective, especially in the times to come.