Active Packaging — food shelf-life extension

Active Packaging is applied to create Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (CAP), which not only adjusts the atmosphere inside the pack to suit the product but also holds that atmosphere at a controlled level throughout the storage period. It therefore preserves quality and extends shelf life more effectively than Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) using vacuum sealing or nitrogen flushing — meeting the needs of modern marketing and distribution, where selling periods are longer and distribution reaches further.

BestKept — oxygen absorber

Reduces and controls oxygen inside the pack to below 0.1% at all times, from the factory to the consumer, halting the growth of aerobic microorganisms, oxidative deterioration and insect activity.

KeepDri — desiccant

Silica gel desiccant sachets prevent dry foods and moisture-sensitive products from reabsorbing moisture, which causes loss of crispness, texture change, caking and microbial growth.

MaxxLive — ethanol emitter

Food-grade ethanol released in a controlled way reaches equilibrium inside bakery packaging. Beyond preventing surface microbial growth from cross-contamination, it also keeps texture soft by slowing starch retrogradation.

BeFresh — ethylene absorber

Removes ethylene, the hormone plants produce naturally that accelerates respiration, transpiration, ripening and senescence in fresh produce and cut flowers. Removing ethylene in post-harvest handling extends the life of fresh produce and reduces physiological changes and post-harvest disease.

High Barrier Packaging

For Active Packaging to extend shelf life as effectively as possible, it should be used together with packaging that has a low gas transmission rate — available as roll film for form-fill-seal machines and as pre-made pouches.

Heat Seal Checker

A solution for verifying seal integrity, so shelf-life extension is not undermined by a leaking seal.