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:
Food science lab core services
Analysis
Industry leading scientific analysis into shelf life, respiration, transpiration and other quality measures supported by proprietary technology and expert lab team
Waste minimisation
Our award-winning films and perforation technologies optimise quality and enhance freshness for longer, making a significant contribution to reducing food waste
Lifecycle extension
Maximising lifecycle sustainability for both packaging and product, we combine shelf life technologies with new recyclable films to deliver more functional and sustainable packaging
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.