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The food industry requires extensive packaging solutions to suit the wide range of products available. Understanding food-safe packaging materials is crucial, as food manufactureres and food packaging companies need packaging to be safe and protect items from spoiling. Packaging solutions can also help these products stand out on the shelves. The Plastek Group can help your company create innovative packaging for a range of products.
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Food packaging offers a versatile selection of solutions. Popular food packaging types include:
- Trays: Plastic trays are a typical packaging choice for frozen meals and single-serving food items. These rigid trays offer ease for consumers by being microwaveable, they store flat or compact, and are in some cases reusable.
- Jars: Use jars as a dry food packaging solution to keep products inside fresh. Jars are also commonly used for foods that are stored in a liquid, like pickles, olives, and cherries. When considering materials, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of glass packaging versus plastic can help determine the best option for your product.
- Containers and Tubs: Containers and tubs often have snap-on lids and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. These packaging solutions are common for deli meats, spreads, dry goods, dairy products, and more. Snap-on lids provide a secure seal to keep food items fresh.
- Bottles: Plastic bottles are popular packaging for sauces and condiments, like ranch, ketchup, relish, and much more. With flip-top closures, you can ensure these condiments can be used with complete control.
How to Choose Food Packaging
Choosing the right food packaging for your products requires a few considerations. Think about the following factors:
- Nature of the Product: Understanding the nature of your product helps identify which packaging will work best for your consumers. For example, spreadable products like butter or cream cheese need containers with wide mouths, making it easy to scrape with a butter knife.
- Size: How much of a product does your consumer want? For instance, a buyer likely wants larger sizes for ice cream than they would for sour cream. You might also factor in the cost of the product, portion sizes appropriate for timely consumer consumption vs. shelf life, and what packaging style will make the food item more accessible. These facts are why products like caviar are often sold in smaller jars.
- Shape: Customers store food items in cabinets and refrigerators, and the shape factors into this part of user experience. Consider how well packaging will store with a given shape. Will it fit easily in a fridge or freezer? You can also think about shape in terms of branding. Different shapes convey various messages, and you can use these options to align with your brand.
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Plastek prioritizes recyclable plastic food packaging, utilizing materials like Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET #1), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE #2), and Polypropylene (PP #5) that are widely accepted in recycling programs; we also explore options for Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE #4) and Polystyrene (PS #6). Our innovative designs support light-weighting and thin-walling to further reduce environmental impact, and we utilize post-consumer resin (PCR) material when together both requested and possible.
We specalize in custom-designed caps and closures, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of food container types, materials, and sizes, while also considering the demands of packaging your product requires for retail. Our engineering team works to develop custom, tailored solutions to each client’s specific packaging needs, whether it’s standard jars, unique containers, or specific neck finishes, ensuring shelf appeal and functionality. Contact us to discuss your custom requirements!
When used appropriately, Plastek’s plastic food packaging material is generally considered safe, as we utilize food-grade plastics like PET, HDPE, LDPE, and PP that are rigorously tested and regulated by the FDA to prevent harmful chemicals from leaching into food; to minimize potential risks, avoid heating food in plastic containers and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and storage. We are audit certified for production of plastic packaging for food contact products, and we are committed to using safe and compliant materials in all our packaging solutions.
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Plastek will help you create innovative packaging through a comprehensive research and development process. Through our discoveries, we can design packaging with an excellent user experience and that aligns with your brand. Request a quote today to tell us more about your project needs.