Food science lab
Coveris’ award-winning Food Science Lab in Gainsborough, UK, is dedicated to minimising waste and maximising the lifecycle of both product and packaging through its core services:

Freshlife® films
Technology: AP
Target Properties:
Moisture
Function:
Punch and needle perforated films with large and / or high-density perforations to maintain high air flow and remove excess moisture.
Applications:
Peppers, chillies, tomatoes, berries, many other whole fruits and vegetables and bakery
Benefit*:
+ 2 Days
Primarily for control of:
Technology: MMP
Target Properties:
Moisture
Function:
Scientifically engineered to regulate moisture levels more precisely, with intermediate-sized perforations using scanning laser perforation technology
Applications:
Asparagus, tomatoes on the vine, salad onions and mushrooms, bakery, fresh yeast
Benefit*:
+ 2-4 days
Primarily for control of:

Technology: MAP / MAP + Active
Target Properties:
Respiration & ethylene response
Function:
Micro-perforated and integral-permeability unperforated solutions control in-pack gas atmosphere, enhancing freshness and minimising waste. Active constituents such as ethylene removers can be added.
Applications:
Prepared fruits and vegetables, cut salads, and some whole vegetables soft fruits and berries; soft cheese and some bakery
Benefit*:
+ 3 Days
Primarily for control of:


MMAP
Target Properties:
Moisture, ethylene & respiration
Function:
Specialist MMAP films are designed to simultaneously control atmosphere and in-pack moisture levels
Application:
Bananas, kiwifruit, avocados, pears and tomatoes and reported benefits for some berries
Benefit*:
+3-5 days
Primarily for control of:
*Typical shelf-life benefit – though this can vary. In some cases, such as wrapped versus loose cucumber, it can be as much as +14 days.