Food Packaging Film Perks How It Helps Maintain Food Quality & Freshness

 

A packet of chips has been sitting on the shelf for months, yet it still delights our taste buds. Such small miracles are made possible thanks to science and technology – more precisely, by material science and JPFL Films is happy to dedicate its efforts every day to this task and provide a simple explanation.

Freshness Starts With Barrier                

Oxygen, moisture, and light are the 3 prime enemies of food packaging. Any packaging film for food is engineered to keep them away in appropriate proportions. Snacks require a stronger barrier against moisture while bread requires some breathability. Dairy products have to be protected from light, and the right balance is selected for each product individually.

Layers With Different Jobs

Modern flexible food packaging is rarely a single-layer film. On the contrary, several layers are often combined to allow different tasks to be performed. One layer carries the print while another provides strength and a third creates the seal that will close the pack. Thin pouches can thus protect food for many months.

Looks Matter Too

Shoppers make a decision almost instantly and bright colors and striking images are expected. A variety of special effects such as gloss or matt can also be applied to match the brand. The product is visible through the windows in the film and printing is done on properly treated surfaces, never overlooked.

Safety Comes First

Materials that come into contact with food must undergo stringent tests. The raw materials are selected from approved suppliers. Clean production areas are a must. Migration tests are performed to ensure that no unwanted substances enter the product and batch records are maintained so that each roll can be accounted for.

Cutting Food Waste

A good pack can do more than look beautiful. Spoiled food is a global problem and better protection means less waste. Long shelf life also enables more distant markets to be reached. Small improvements in performance can therefore have a major impact.

Doing More With Less

Lighter packs consume less plastic and save on transportation prices. Flexible packaging film is becoming thinner every year without sacrificing aid. Production waste is collected and recycled whenever possible and designs that facilitate recycling are also being explored.

Final Thoughts

Next time a pack is opened with a satisfying crackle a thought should be spared for the material inside. Quiet work is done by food packaging film every single day. JPFL Films is proud to be part of that story.