Food Packaging
- September 02, 2022
This content highlights the advantages of switching from rigid plastic containers to Whirl-Pak® Bags in the sample collecting and storage process. The benefits include a significant reduction in plastic media waste, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage in manufacturing, overall hands-on time, and storage space. Additional advantages encompass lower shipping and disposal costs, along with puncture-proof, leak-proof closure tabs, guaranteed sterility, and easy identification. The information is backed by a case study conducted in April 2022 by Nasco Sampling LLC. The content also provides a step-by-step guide for implementing the switch, addressing considerations such as raw material and finished product testing, informing purchasing and disposal services, capturing team concerns, and setting up product and testing stations. The Whirl-Pak® Bags meet federal regulations and comply with standards set by FDA, USDA, HACCP, and EPA. For further information or assistance in transitioning
- July 08, 2015
The world of food grade packaging films is a colorful and complicated one. There is no end to the options and variables. At the end of the day there are two main categories: Barrier and Non-Barrier films.
Non-Barrier Films
The simpler and less costly option of the two. While there are many different potential components, LLDPE & linear low density polyethylene is probably the most prevalent. This material makes up most of the zip lock bags or trash bin liners films we purchase every day. LLDPE is a flexible material suitable for short term storage. Many 55lb bulk butter applications utilize LLDPE film, as well as cheese sold for processing within days of production.Barrier
- July 01, 2015
The world of food-grade packaging films is intricate, offering a myriad of options and variables. Amid the diverse choices, two main categories stand out: Barrier Films and Non-Barrier Films. Non-Barrier Films, the simpler and more economical option, often feature LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene), a flexible material suitable for short-term storage, commonly found in everyday items like zip lock bags and trash bin liners. On the other hand, Barrier Films are a more complex and nuanced category, emphasizing their ability to provide protection from oxygen and moisture. Barrier films play a crucial role in extending the shelf life of retail products and aging various types of cheese, making them a key consideration for applications requiring enhanced protective features.
