{"id":12426,"date":"2025-02-24T14:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=12426"},"modified":"2025-02-24T14:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:01:11","slug":"modified-atmosphere-packaging-from-stepacppc-reduces-foodservice-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/modified-atmosphere-packaging-from-stepacppc-reduces-foodservice-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"Modified atmosphere packaging from StePacPPC reduces foodservice waste"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Modified atmosphere packaging from StePacPPC reduces foodservice waste<\/h1>\/ in Product news<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<\/div><\/section>
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StePacPPC\u2019s modified atmosphere\/modified humidity (MA\/MH) packaging solutions are demonstrating significant impact in reducing food waste across US foodservice operations through enhanced shelf-life extension and moisture control capabilities. The Israeli food packaging developer has partnered with Windham Packaging Ltd. Inc. to address the pressing challenge of food waste in the foodservice sector, which accounts for approximately 290 million tonnes globally.<\/h3>\n

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Technical innovations in moisture control<\/h4>\n

The company\u2019s MA\/MH packaging technology incorporates specifically calibrated water vapour transmission rates (WVTR) designed to prevent condensation buildup within the package. This technical advancement maintains optimal humidity levels around fresh produce, crucial for preserving quality during extended storage and distribution periods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Performance metrics in commercial applications<\/h4>\n

Recent commercial implementations have yielded quantifiable improvements in operational efficiency. PEA King Produce, Inc. reported a 5% reduction in scrap rate after implementing StePacPPC\u2019s films for packaging five-pound units of fresh green beans and brussels sprouts. The enhanced sealing properties of the films have demonstrated improvements in packaging line efficiency through reduced sealing times.<\/p>\n

Material specifications and sustainability features<\/h4>\n

The packaging solutions, marketed under the Xtend bags and Xflow films brands, feature:
\n\u2022 Compatibility with both horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal operations
\n\u2022 A patented high-performance sealing layer
\n\u2022 Chemical recycling certification from RedCert2
\n\u2022 Reduced plastic usage through lean film design
\n\u2022 Resealable functionality for partial product use<\/p>\n

Supply chain optimisation through modified atmosphere technology<\/h4>\n

The packaging system has demonstrated particular efficacy in iceless shipping applications. In a case study involving broccoli shipments from Salinas Valley, the removal of ice requirements enabled a 66% increase in product density per container, resulting in reduced transportation requirements and associated carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

Application-specific customisation<\/h4>\n

The MA\/MH packaging formats are customised according to specific produce requirements, with designs incorporating:
\n\u2022 Individual product respiration rates
\n\u2022 Moisture sensitivity parameters
\n\u2022 Dehydration risk factors
\n\u2022 Required atmospheric conditions
\n\u2022 Post-harvest handling specifications
\n\u2022 Supply chain environmental variables<\/p>\n

Dr Gary Ward, CTO for StePacPPC, notes:
\n\u201cThey report their products are arriving with better quality and less waste at hotels, restaurants, caterers, and other foodservice destinations across the US. The innovative design not only ensures peak freshness upon arrival but extends shelf life even after opening.\u201d<\/p>\n

The technology has demonstrated particular success with sliced mushrooms, green beans, brussels sprouts, and broccoli in foodservice applications. The company is currently expanding its application range and market presence in the UK and European markets.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit: www.StePacppc.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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