Determining the optimal packaging solution for food
Although sustainability remains the watchword of the moment in the packaging industry, the multiple factors to consider make the decision on the materials and systems to use a complicated choice, says Reiser.
While packaging efficiency can help food manufacturers cut costs and improve their environmental credibility, there needs to be a holistic approach to the whole process that takes into consideration not just the packaging materials but the equipment used to place products into packs – and whether this is fit for purpose.
Beyond primary savings and sustainability factors, manufacturers need to consider all aspects of a product packaging’s functionality – its safety, robustness and on-shelf performance – as all these play into whether the product will attract both retailer and shopper attention.