When we think of eco-friendly packaging, we often consider a package’s effects on the environment. For example, is it biodegradable? Can it be manufactured in a sustainable manner? Will it end up in a landfill where it can be harmful to plants and animals?

Food package design in San Diego, California

These are all good points, but an issue that isn’t considered as much in the environmental plan is food waste.

Sure, waste is always considered in environmental matters, but what many people overlook is that there are manufacturing methods that can be incorporated when you design food packaging that may keep products from spoiling and cut down on waste.

Companies that integrate these methods in an innovative food packaging design will experience a decrease in loss due to food rotting. They will also be preferred by customers who look for eco-friendly companies as well as those who want their food to last longer.

Let’s take a look at package design processes that are being integrated to minimize food waste.

Multi Barrier Technology (MBT)

MBT uses a barrier that is inserted into the package substrate. It prevents elements like oxygen, water, and light from getting to the food and speeding up the rotting process. The barrier also protects food from light and odor that corrupts flavor and texture.

Cooling Technology

Packages can also be created with a cooling technology that does not rely on chemicals like HPP and hot filling. When foods are at lower temperatures, they are better protected from bacterial growth.

Single Serve Packets

Single size packets may not increase the shelf life of food on supermarket shelves, but it can be beneficial after the product is taken home.

When you unwrap food, the exposure to air increases the oxidation process making food spoil sooner. When single-serve packets are used, uneaten food stays wrapped and protected from air and light that causes spoilage.

In addition, single-served chip packages are often metalized polymer inflated packets that retain the nitrogen atmosphere within the pouch to inhibit oxidation.

Modified Atmosphere Packaging

This process involves replacing the air in the package with a gas mixture that prevents oxidation. An optimized gas mixture will keep the food in ideal conditions for preservation.

Vacuum Packing

Vacuum packing is an ideal option for foods that don’t need to stay fresh. It removes as much air from the package as possible making for low oxygen permeability.

If you are looking to create packaging for a food product that prevents spoilage, call Lien Design first. Lien Design uses its package design expertise to combine a great aesthetic with practical packaging techniques to ensure your product stays fresh and protected. They will provide packaging that does all it can to get the items you sell flying off the shelves.

Food spoilage is a huge factor when it comes to customer satisfaction. The right packaging will prevent spoilage making your product a wise investment for your target audience. What techniques do you use to protect the items you sell?

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