The Types of Food Packaging and Why They are Used for Foods and Other Consumables.
Types of Food Packaging Available for Foodstuff Manufacturing Companies
There are numerous types of food packaging done by specialized food packing companies and most food manufacturers will outsource the services required to have their product professionally packaged.
Most foods are packed in special packaging to extend shelf life, keep the product fresh and many types of food packaging materials are used to facilitate this.
Food is often packed by filling machines that will use packaging already designed for the food product and some examples of packaging are sachets packing, pouch packing and flow wrapped techniques for specific types of foods.
Customers seeking food packing will often supply the suitable packaging material which will be loaded onto specialized equipment which handles the complete process to a finished product.
Popular Types of Food Packaging
Some of the most common and convenient packaging options include:
- Sachets packaging often used for sauces, powders, nuts and seeds in serving sized options.
- Pouches packing, useful for liquids, sauces and oils products.
- Jars and bottles in both plastic and glass used for multiple product options in food packaging.
- Tubes, often used for sugars, spices, sweeteners and other powders in convenient serving sizes.
Dry powdered and granular food products as well as free flowing liquids can be packed in suitable types of food packaging to suit client needs.
Specialized filling machines are suitable for packaging a wide range of food products with some examples such as spices, salt, peppers, sauces coffee and teas and many others.
The types of food packaging containers, sachets or wrapped items can be designed in multiple shapes and sizes and can be plain or branded according to the manufacturer’s requirements.
Choosing Suitable Types of Food Packaging
Choosing the types of packaging used for foods comes down to a variety of factors from weight to type of foods being packaged; shelf life to transport and handling, and of course convenience for consumers.
When using plastic packaging, preferences are now using safe environmentally friendly options that offer fully recycling.
When working out the type of packaging you wish to use for your products it is sensible consulting with professional food packing companies that have the facilities and food hygienic certifications.
Packman South Africa is the leaders when it comes to food packaging complying with the all health, safety and hygiene.
Food Hygiene and Safety for Food Packaging
Food stuffs can become contaminated if they are not properly handled so all practices and processes for packaging need to be followed from raw manufactured product to complete packaged items.
Packman is a fully certified packing company meeting all hygiene site standards, food products handling safety and quality control. Food manufacturers find that outsourcing their packaging to professional packing companies is a cost effective solution compared to packaging on site.
Choosing the best types of food packaging can be a complex area because considerations like increasing their shelf-life, branding, consumer convenience, portion sizes, transport and handling are just a few factors to consider.
For all your food packaging requirements contact Packman in South Africa an experienced contract packer ready to discuss the best options for your product before any work takes place.