New packaging increases shelf life
Manufacturer Superfos have claimed that their Superlock food packaging can double or, in some cases, even triple the shelf life of some foods to up to 2 years compared with conventional packaging.
SuperLock packaging is reported to achieve a longer shelf life due to very low oxygen transmission rates obtained through a new oxygen barrier. Barrier protection is also claimed on all packaging surfaces.
A spokesperson for the Danish company said "The combination of oxygen barrier on all surfaces and a membrane seal ensures an almost non-existent oxygen transmission. SuperLock is membrane sealed and has a twist-off screw cap which offers a perfect re-closure and re-use."
They added, "The lid is easily clicked on at the filling line. Add to this an acoustic indication when the lid is closed correctly and you know that the user friendliness and product safety is exceptionally good."
Superfos' new design is claimed to triple the shelf life of some products such as red cabbage, beetroot and cucumber compared with conventional packaging.
The Company said, "The new food packaging has all the advantages of plastic while giving the end-user the visual impression and feel of glass, often used for food packaging."
It is also said that the new packaging allows high-profile branding thanks to in-mould labelling through sharp print. It can be supplied with designs anywhere on its surfaces or left blank to show the contents of the package.
Superfos continued, "Plastic radically diminishes noise on the filling line and is even convenient for hot filling. Further, it is unbreakable; it stacks perfectly and results in reduced warehouse and transportation costs."
Last month, Superfos announced that another new packaging design had been chosen to deliver a new range of organic spices under the Naturalia brand. The quality of the food contents is said to be increased by the packaging's functional lid and square-shape design.
