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comments: “Consumers expect fresh, well- presentedmorning goods, appetising patisserie and stand-out celebration cakes. The consumer expects a product to survive the journey home and be good enough to present at the table.” LINPA
PAC believes the packagingmaterial that
provides the best presentation and protection to fresh, chilled and delicate bakery products is PET. It is renowned fofor being a strong, lightweight and high barriermaterial that is fully recyclable. Its distinct crystal clear nature also ensures products look fresh and attractive to consumers. Bakers and retailers are looking fo packaging solutions that do not affe
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rigidity and protective qualities. PET is a fofood safefe
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production scrap is fully recyclable in-house, minimisingmanufafacturer waste. It is also a versatilematerial beingmolded, extruded, cast and blown into a range of packaging foformats. Consumers around theworld are becoming more environmentally conscious. PET packs can be recycled alongside standard drinks bottle PAC utilises up to 95 per cent recycled
waste. LINPA
PET in its newLeanBake fafamily - solutions fofor the bakery and patisserie sector. Significantly, the company has invested in in-house super cleaning across itsmanufafacturing sites to process rPET flake. This guarantees its use of recycledmaterial is foo
totally fo d safefe under all circumstances.
The LINPAC LeanBake packaging portfofolio fofor the bakery and patisserie sector ismanufactured with hi hg levels of rPET. Included in the range are hinged, airtight and semi airtight pack designs. Hinged boxes can also be designed in an airtight format, allowing sponge-based products to retain theirmoisture within the pack. Packs are also available slightly vented on three sides to allow air to circulate and ensure that pastry products, such as croissants, retain their crispiness.
The use of both PET and rPET is rising thanks to its strength, barrier perfoformance, aesthetics and ood safefe properties, as well as its recyclability. Many leading brands todaymake a point of identifyfying their packaging solutions aremade of post consumer recyclate. PA
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