What is Active Packaging ? What is Antimicrobial Packaging?Active packaging refers to a type of food packaging that interacts with the product inside to improve its shelf life, freshness, safety, or other quality attributes. There are several types of active food packaging, including oxygen scavengers, moisture control agents, antimicrobial agents, and gas emitters.
Antimicrobial packaging is designed to prevent or reduce the growth of microorganisms on the surface of the packaging, extending the shelf life of the product. Some examples of active packaging and antimicrobial food packaging include:
What is Edible Packaging? Edible packaging is a type of active packaging made from edible materials that can be safely consumed along with the product. Some examples of edible food packaging include: 1. Coatings - made from cellulose, soy or whey protein that can be used to coat food products and extend their shelf life. 2. Milk protein-based packaging - made from casein, a milk protein that can be used as a coating for food products. 3. Edible seaweed packaging - made from seaweed 4. Antimicrobial coatings - applied to food packaging to reduce the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. PTR helps clients optimize their food packaging everyday. We identify the right packaging science and the value chain initiatives for you to optimize your packaging - including using active and antimicrobial food packaging solutions.
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Frequently asked questions
How does active packaging work?
Active packaging works by incorporating an active agent or system into the packaging material that can interact with the product inside. For example, oxygen scavengers can remove oxygen from the package, while antimicrobial agents can inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
What are the benefits of active packaging?
Active packaging can provide several benefits, including extended shelf life, improved product quality, prevent food waste, and enhanced safety.
What is oxygen scavenging in active packaging?
Oxygen scavenging is a type of active packaging that removes oxygen from the package to prevent oxidation and spoilage of the product inside.
What is moisture control in active packaging?
Moisture control is a type of active packaging that regulates the moisture level inside the package to prevent spoilage, clumping, or other issues.
What is antimicrobial packaging?
Antimicrobial packaging is a type of active packaging that incorporates antimicrobial agents into the packaging material to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and extend the shelf life of the product.
What is modified atmosphere packaging?
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a type of active packaging that modifies the composition of the air inside the package to slow down the product degradation and extend the shelf life.
What are the challenges of using active packaging?
The challenges of using active packaging include the cost, regulatory compliance, and potential interactions between the active agents and the product.
How does antimicrobial packaging work?
Antimicrobial packaging works by incorporating antimicrobial agents that can inhibit or kill microorganisms on the surface of the packaging.
What are some examples of antimicrobial packaging?
Some examples of antimicrobial packaging include films, coatings, and labels that contain antimicrobial agents such as silver, copper, or essential oils.
What are the benefits of edible packaging?
Edible packaging can reduce food waste by providing an oxygen or moisture barrier within a product or on the outside of a product and provide additional nutrients to the consumer.
How does edible packaging reduce waste?
Edible packaging can reduce the need for other types of packaging.
Active packaging works by incorporating an active agent or system into the packaging material that can interact with the product inside. For example, oxygen scavengers can remove oxygen from the package, while antimicrobial agents can inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
What are the benefits of active packaging?
Active packaging can provide several benefits, including extended shelf life, improved product quality, prevent food waste, and enhanced safety.
What is oxygen scavenging in active packaging?
Oxygen scavenging is a type of active packaging that removes oxygen from the package to prevent oxidation and spoilage of the product inside.
What is moisture control in active packaging?
Moisture control is a type of active packaging that regulates the moisture level inside the package to prevent spoilage, clumping, or other issues.
What is antimicrobial packaging?
Antimicrobial packaging is a type of active packaging that incorporates antimicrobial agents into the packaging material to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and extend the shelf life of the product.
What is modified atmosphere packaging?
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a type of active packaging that modifies the composition of the air inside the package to slow down the product degradation and extend the shelf life.
What are the challenges of using active packaging?
The challenges of using active packaging include the cost, regulatory compliance, and potential interactions between the active agents and the product.
How does antimicrobial packaging work?
Antimicrobial packaging works by incorporating antimicrobial agents that can inhibit or kill microorganisms on the surface of the packaging.
What are some examples of antimicrobial packaging?
Some examples of antimicrobial packaging include films, coatings, and labels that contain antimicrobial agents such as silver, copper, or essential oils.
What are the benefits of edible packaging?
Edible packaging can reduce food waste by providing an oxygen or moisture barrier within a product or on the outside of a product and provide additional nutrients to the consumer.
How does edible packaging reduce waste?
Edible packaging can reduce the need for other types of packaging.
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We frequently work with food industry clients on active packaging solutions including:
Farms & Produce Companies |
PTR projects include direct from farm packaging, support of produce packaging including fruit packaging and vegetable packaging
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Frozen Food Companies |
Our project work includes frozen bakery packaging, frozen fruit packaging, frozen vegetable packaging and frozen meat packaging.
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Bakery |
Packaging for fresh breads, pastry packaging, cake packaging, desert packaging and more!
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