INDUSTRY FOCUS Food & Beverage
Proseal takes the lead in sustainable tray formats for the food sector
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ray-sealing specialist Proseal believes it is perfectly positioned to help food producers explore options for alternative packaging materials. The company has worked closely with tray and film suppliers to stay ahead of the demand from retailers and consumers for environmentally-friendly solutions, and has a proven track record, with many alternative formats now available in the market following its work. In particular, Proseal’s entire range of tray-sealing machines already handles different materials such as board and pulp, with no modifications necessary. This enables food manufacturers to switch more easily to new pack formats without additional investments.
Automatic adjustment Proseal’s innovative ProPosition automatically identifies the best position for trays to ensure perfect alignment, every time. Its advanced technology provides food manufacturers and processors with a simple one-step tool setup, and removes the time-consuming and potentially wasteful process of running test trays.
The company’s unique Test Kitchen facilities are also available to allow suppliers of alternative packaging
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materials to carry out extensive trials. This ensures that any potential tray design is conducive to tray sealing, protects the product to the highest level and extends shelf-life. Proseal is also the tray-sealing partner for the HALOPACK tray, the first fully gas-tight cardboard modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray. Produced with renewable or recycled cardboard, HALOPACK combines a strong environmental profile with high barrier properties that maintain product quality and extend shelf life. The patented design is fully sealable for efficient in-line production, and Proseal can supply a machine that erects and assembles the packs.
Recycle and reuse At the same time, Proseal acknowledges the important role that plastic packaging plays in the food sector, particularly its ability to help reduce food waste, which is widely acknowledged as a significant environmental problem. Protein producers have now switched from PE- lined PP trays to mono APET, which can be recycled. Proseal believes the arguments over the suitability of plastic vs. cardboard for trays will continue for years to come and that there is room for both
materials in the market. Recycling and reusing both types of packaging has proved to be the most effective way to minimise carbon footprint and protect the environment.
The adoption of top sealing instead of clamshell and clip-on lids in the soft fruit sector, for example, reduces packaging materials by as much as 45% – a saving of 10 tonnes of plastic for each million trays that are top-sealed. Proseal also assists tray manufacturers in the development of lighter-weight trays that still have the strength and robustness to produce tight, high- quality seals in its tray sealers. “Environmental concerns are becoming an increasingly important part of consumers’ food-purchasing decisions, but they are still seeking quality and freshness from their products,” said Tony Burgess, Sales Director of Proseal. “Our developments are focused on ensuring that new pack formats remain functional and fit for purpose and do not compromise on protection or shelf life, while still delivering sustainability benefits.”
CONTACT:
Proseal UK
www.proseal.com
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