FOOD SCIENCE LAB CORE SERVICES:
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ANALYSIS
Industry leading scientific analysis into shelf life, respiration, transpiration and other quality measures supported by proprietary technology and expert lab team
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WASTE MINIMISATION
Our award-winning films and perforation technologies optimise quality and enhance freshness for longer, making a significant contribution to reducing food waste
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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
More Services:
- PerfoTec high-quality laser system with camera and detection control
- Recyclable film validation
- Respiration rate analysis
- Laboratory analysis
- Moisture transfer optimisation
- Barrier selection and gas-flushing
- Ethylene and active packaging
FRESHLIFE® FILMS
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:
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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:
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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:
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Target Properties:
Moisture, ethylene & respiration
FUNCTION:
Specialist MMAP films are designed to simultaneously control atmosphere and in-pack moisture levels
APPLICATIONS:
Bananas, kiwifruit, avocados, pears and tomatoes and reported benefits for some berries
Benefit*:
+3-5 days
Primarily for control of:
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*Typical shelf life benefit, but can vary, more in some cases, such as up to +14 days for wrapped versus loose cucumber