Many entrepreneurs choose to start businesses in the food industry, which can lead to great achievements. However, the reality is that no path is without challenges, and there will always be unique hurdles to overcome. Examples include transportation, storage, and packaging, which are ongoing challenges for any food startup. Food products such as spice boxes, cooking utensils, or even the food itself like meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, must make a good impression on customers by ensuring freshness and integrity.

Packaging and food packaging materials meeting FDA standards for startup companies

The following proposals are very safe for food contact, FDA certified. They can also help slow down the food spoilage process and preserve freshness.

 

VACUUM PACKAGING

One of the most common food packaging options is vacuum packaging. The primary cause of food spoilage during transportation is the presence of oxygen, which accelerates decay. Vacuum sealing helps make product transportation safer by reducing oxygen levels in the packaging. Placing food in barrier bags, a machine removes air from the bag, tightly wrapping it around the product. The package is sealed with modified atmosphere. This means the air inside the package differs from natural air. Some machines introduce gas into the packaging to extend the shelf life without the need for preservatives, creating premium packaging conditions.

 

Heat Shrink Film

Heat shrink film and heat seal bags are perfect solutions for compactly packaging multiple products into one neat package. PVC shrink film is not suitable for direct contact with food; instead, polyolefin (POF) shrink film should be used. Polyolefin wrap can be used directly on food to give a clean appearance and beautiful transparency to the product.

How It Works

After placing the product inside the shrink wrap material, heat is applied to shrink the packaging film to fit the product snugly. Depending on the packaging needs and product size, various machines can be used.

Polyolefin Shrink Wrap

Polyolefin shrink film is FDA approved for direct food contact. It is flexible and softer, suitable for baked goods, candies, pizzas, meats, cheeses, etc. Here are some options for centerfold polyolefin shrink wrap:

  • 45" width for lightweight food packaging
  • 60" width for easy opening of pizza, fresh bakery items, etc. - most common for food items
  • 75" width for heavier packages, commonly used for outer box wrapping
  • 100" machine for products weighing up to 35 pounds or long-term freezer storage

There are also low-temperature heat shrink film options for quickly packaging heat-sensitive foods. It's a special choice for any product with chocolate or low melting point ingredients.

Learn more at: Màng co POF 

Poly Bags

If you step into a local convenience store or grocery store, you'll see many plastic bags. As one of the most widely produced and used polymer types, this is a cost-effective packaging option for startup companies.

How It Works

Poly bags only require something to seal them shut. However, if you're shipping food products, use a flat wire impulse sealer to ensure the entire package is tightly sealed.

Learn more at: Túi PE - Túi PP

 

Polyethylene Bag Options

For a startup company, poly bags are affordable and straightforward. Place the product in an FDA-approved poly bag and seal it shut. Here are some options to consider:

  • Clear bags in various sizes
  • Resealable poly bags for storage
  • Poly bags with liners for bulky or thick products
  • Customizable sizes, colors, and thicknesses for your products
  • Branded poly bags with packaging designs

 

PE FOAM

Using PE foam film to protect fruits is an effective solution to ensure that the product is stored and transported safely. PE foam film has excellent thermal insulation properties, moisture retention, and impact resistance, preventing fruits from being damaged during transportation from the production site to consumers.

The thick and flexible foam layers of PE foam film create a soft protective layer around the fruits, preventing them from bumping and falling during movement. Additionally, PE foam film also has moisture retention capabilities, keeping fruits from drying out or losing excessive water.

Not only does it help preserve the product, but using PE foam film also reduces the amount of plastic waste in the packaging and transportation process, making fruit production more sustainable while ensuring that the final product always maintains the highest quality when reaching consumers.