As the demand for chilled ready meals continues to rise, food producers are facing the pressure to increase production while simultaneously reducing waste.
Packaging plays a critical role in this challenge, offering solutions that can both extend shelf life and maintain food quality. If it fails to provide the necessary shelf life, it leads to premature spoilage, forcing suppliers to discard unsold products, which translates into wasted resources and lost revenue.
Ineffective packaging not only hampers the supply chain but also tarnishes the brand’s reputation due to compromised product quality.
Micvac’s packaging is designed to overcome these inefficiencies. Our vacuum-sealed trays utilize a unique valve technology that ensures the contents remain fresh for up to 45 days.
This natural extension of shelf life eliminates the need for extra preservatives, ensuring that the food products remain fresh and appealing for longer. It’s simply fit for purpose.
At its core, Micvac’s packaging comprises three elements:
- Sturdy Plastic Tray: Designed to control deformation during vacuum formation and durability during transport and storage.
- Secure Sealing Film: Maintains an optimal environment inside the tray.
- Specialized Vacuum Sealing Valve: Extends shelf life significantly by preventing air entry and maintaining freshness.
This straightforward design belies its effectiveness, providing a robust, fully recyclable packaging solution that perfectly serves its purpose – preserving the integrity and extending the shelf life of food products.
Micvac’s packaging is a perfect example of form meeting function. The vacuum sealing valve is particularly vital in this respect, actively working to keep the contents sealed and secure from production through to the end consumer.
This ensures that every package from Micvac maintains a high standard of quality and freshness for + 45 days.
Ton Knipscheer, Executive Director at the European Co-Packers Association (ECPA),has a long experience in the food packing industry and sees the simplicity of the packaging as a big benefit.
“This packaging is fit for purpose because it prolongs the shelf life of your product. If you have a supply chain, which requires a longer shelf life, it would then prevent food waste. And that's what we're all after. And if the packaging can contribute to that, you have a winning situation.” - Ton Knipscheer
Our circular trays are designed with the environment in mind. Vacuum sealing prevents wear and tear during transport, ensuring that the product looks as good as it tastes. The design also allows for vertical stacking, enhancing product visibility on shelves and reducing the need for frequent restocking. Furthermore, the extended shelf life enables greater geographical reach, opening up new markets for food products.