Fresh food packaging will help keep your food fresh for as long as possible as it limits its exposure to oxygen, which is responsible for allowing the products to breathe.
The material used for packaging is crucial in maintaining freshness and preventing decay, particularly in the case of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and dairy products.
Why Package Fresh Foods?
Not only does packaging protect the product’s shelf life and prevent contamination from other sources but also it protects the nutritional content. Packaged foods are slower to dehydrate and remain fresh for longer. Packaging also prevents spills and leakages, which is particularly important when stored with other products.
Fresh food can be packaged in a variety of ways, such as trays, films and plastics. One way of packaging products such as cold meats, cheeses and salads is by using a process called modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP). The air in the plastic will change to stop co