Types of Plastic Food Packaging
Leave a CommentRegulatory agencies that monitor food and beverage production require the use of food-grade materials at any point that the material may contact food. Packaging is no exception to these rules, leading to the development of food-safe plastics for use in packaging consumable products. Food-grade plastics follow stringent, government-monitored manufacturing processes to ensure they are safe […]
Guide to Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP)
Leave a CommentSince 2010, Point Five Packaging has been a premier supplier of MAP equipment and packaging materials. In particular, we specialize in providing the most advanced packaging technology for customers in the food retail and ready meal industries, including vacuum skin packaging (VSP). Although VSP has been available for some time, technological advancement has made it […]
PACK EXPO Connects
Leave a CommentProduced by PMMI Media Group, PACK EXPO Connects is a virtual event like no other. Live chats, live product demos and enhanced lead generation are just a few of many items offered to maximize opportunities for industry connections. Connect with new and current customers during the year’s most exciting week for packaging – the launch of PACK EXPO […]
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Solutions
Leave a CommentWith the growing demand for fresh and healthy food options amongst consumers, suppliers are in need of a way to meet this demand. Traditionally, preservatives and other chemicals have been added to foods to increase the shelf life of products. However, customers have become more conscious of these chemicals and the possible effects on their bodies. […]
Top 4 2020 Food Trends (and how Point Five can help you)
Leave a Comment1. Alternative Butters, Spreads, Flours, and Syrups Wheat and soy have been a staple in the food industry for many years. More recently, and especially in 2020, alternatives are on the rise. You’ll see watermelon butter, banana flour, and pomegranate syrup on the market soon. To help fill your jars or pouches, we offer […]
Point Five’s Own Fully Ovenable VSP Solution
2 CommentsVacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) is becoming a go-to solution for extending the shelf life of food products. Fresh and processed meat, poultry, seafood, ready-to-eat meals, fresh produce, and cheeses are best suited for this application. Point Five Packaging are at the forefront of this food packaging technology as experts in tray sealing machinery and packaging […]
Point Five’s Rotary Tray Sealing System
Leave a CommentPoint Five’s semi-automatic rotary tray sealer, the P5-RM, is capable of creating modified atmosphere packaging. It can also make vacuum skin packages in the same machine. The P5-RM has the possibility of producing up to 1000 packages per hour, making it ideal for medium-sized food operations. Following packaging solutions for food products in Europe, the […]
Eco-Friendly Packaging – What Does It All Mean?
2 CommentsCompostable Trays Made of Wheat Today’s market has grown to be very environmentally aware. Companies have begun to provide green packaging alternatives to fill this need-gap in the marketplace. With all the changes in the packaging world, a slew of new terms are out there – from compostable to biodegradable to bioplastic. It’s hard […]
Ready to Eat Meals – Food Market Trends
2 CommentsReady to eat meals, although present in the food market for some years, are continuing to be on the rise. According to a study by Market Research Future, this portion of the food sector is expected to grow 6% by 2022. More and more millennials, Generation Z, and families with young children are taking advantage […]
Prolong the Life of Your Produce
2 CommentsProduce shelf life is determined by many factors – temperature, moisture, oxygen levels, and sensitivity to ethylene. Packaging these products presents an issue when they are covered as trapped ethylene increases deterioration rate and lowers the shelf life of produce. This is a prevalent difficulty in the prepared meal-kit sector which uses a variety of […]