October 16 marks World Food Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about global hunger and food waste. As we reflect on these critical issues, it’s essential to highlight the innovative solutions that can make a difference. One such solution is flexible packaging, which has proven to be a game changer in reducing food waste. Unlike rigid containers, flexible packaging can be easily shaped and adapted to various products, from snacks to cereal and more.
How Does Flexible Packaging Help Reduce Food Waste?
- Extended Shelf Life: Flexible packaging provides an airtight seal that helps preserve freshness and extends the shelf life of food products. By reducing exposure to air and moisture, these packages keep food fresher for a longer period of time, which means less spoilage.
- Portion Control: Many flexible packaging options offer single-serve or resealable features. These benefits allow consumers to take only what they need, minimizing leftovers that might otherwise go to waste.
- Less Breakage: Unlike glass jars or bottles, flexible packaging is more resistant to breakage on the store shelf or in transit resulting in less food waste and less mess to clean up.
- Transport Efficiency: Flexible packaging is lightweight and takes up less space than traditional packaging. This efficiency not only reduces transportation costs but also lowers the carbon footprint associated with food distribution.
Flexible Packaging Solutions
S-OneLP offers a variety of flexible packaging solutions that use less material than bulkier packaging such as jars, cans, and boxes, and consume less energy in the production process. Below is a list of S-OneLP’s packaging technology.
- Classic Line- Cost effective solutions with a portfolio of gloss, satin, matte, metalized, clear and white films with varying degrees of thickness and barrier. Ideal for stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, snack web, sachets, and stick packs. Benefits include:
- Short lead time
- Low minimum order quantities (MOQs)
- Suitable for powders, liquids, snacks, confectionery, and more.
- Durable and tear-resistant
- Thermal Laminates – An array of Oriented Polypropylene (OPP) and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) films with finish types of Gloss, Matte, and Supreme Velvet/Matte.
Benefits of Thermal Laminates
- High performance
- Thermally activated adhesive
- Polypropylene and polyester compliant for direct food contact
- 1.4mil OPP Supreme Velvet Matte Printable Therm Laminate
- 1.0mil Premium Gloss OPP Therm Lam
- 1.0mil Premium Matte OPP Therm Lam
Join the Movement
Choose packaging that utilizes innovative solutions to help keep our food fresh and reduce waste.
As we strive for a healthier planet, every choice counts. Together, we can create a world where food waste is minimized.
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