Food Packaging and Labelling Introduction to Food Packaging PDF

Food Packaging and Labelling Topic 1 – Introduction to Food Packaging Ryan V. Cabanatan, PFT Introduction to Food Packaging WITHOUT PACKAGING 2 Introduction to Food Packaging What is Packaging? The process of...

Food Packaging and Labelling Topic 1 – Introduction to Food Packaging Ryan V. Cabanatan, PFT Introduction to Food Packaging WITHOUT PACKAGING 2 Introduction to Food Packaging What is Packaging? The process of placing an object, generally a product, into a container; The technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use; Can be described as a coordinated system of preparing good for transport, warehouse, logistics, sale, and end use; 3 Introduction to Food Packaging Role of Packaging ❑ Food packaging is essential and pervasive. ❑ Food packaging is used for a variety of purposes: ❖ it protects the food from contamination and spoilage; ❖ it makes it easier to transport and store foods; and ❖ it provides uniform measurement of contents. 4 Introduction to Food Packaging Functions of Packaging 1. CONTAINMENT Food products must be contained before they can be moved from one place to another. Protecting the environment from the numerous products transported daily To contain multiple items prior to purchase; Product containment also allows a product to be sold in larger quantities 5 Introduction to Food Packaging Functions of Packaging 2. PROTECTION ❑ The primary function of the package o to protect its contents from the outside environmental effects of water, water vapor, gases, odors, microorganisms, dust, shocks, vibrations, compressive forces, and so on. It protects the products to be sold; Prevents damage and during transport and storage ❑ Essential part of the preservation process. o aseptically packaged milk; vacuum-packaged meat 6 Introduction to Food Packaging Functions of Packaging 3. Convenience Demand for greater convenience in household products: Apportionment - desirable “consumer size” Shape (relative proportions) of the primary package in relation to convenience of use by consumers (e.g., easy to hold, open, and pour as appropriate) Secondary Tertiary packaging To control the size and quantity of a product; Portion control helps control inventory, create product consistency and can help regulate prices 7 Introduction to Food Packaging Functions of Packaging 4. COMMUNICATION (Information; Marketing) Packaging provides information to a consumer regarding the product itself; Promotional and mandated by consumer law. Through design and marketing communication, packages can help sell a product and difference it from similar products; Helps promote product branding; 8 Introduction to Food Packaging Functions of Packaging 5. Attributes Should be efficient from a production or commercial viewpoint, that is, in filling, closing, handling, transportation, and storage; Should have, throughout its life cycle from raw material extraction to final disposal after use, minimal adverse environmental impacts. Should not impart to the food any undesirable contaminants. Food-contact substances should not migrate from the packaging material into the food 9 Introduction to Food Packaging Some of the best packaging design Mirzam Chocolate Chocolocuras Good Hair Day Organic Pasta 10 Introduction to Food Packaging Functions of Packaging 5. Attributes Should be efficient from a production or commercial viewpoint, that is, in filling, closing, handling, transportation, and storage; Should have, throughout its life cycle from raw material extraction to final disposal after use, minimal adverse environmental impacts. Should not impart to the food any undesirable contaminants. Food-contact substances should not migrate from the packaging material into the food 11 Introduction to Food Packaging Package Environments ❑ Physical Environment ❑ Ambient Environment ❑ Human Environment 12 Introduction to Food Packaging Package Environments ❑ Physical Environment - physical damage can be caused to the product e.g. shocks, vibrations, compression and crushing ❑ Ambient Environment - surrounds the package; Damage to the product can be caused as a result of exposure to gases (particularly O2), water and water vapor, light (particularly UV radiation), and the effects of heat and cold, as well as microorganisms and macroorganisms, which are ubiquitous in many warehouses and retail outlets; chemicals (fumes), (Physical) dust and dirt 13 Introduction to Food Packaging Package Environments ❑ Human Environment - the package is handled by people, and designing packages for this environment requires knowledge of the strengths and frailties of human vision, human strength and weakness, dexterity, memory, cognitive behavior, and so on. ❑ It also includes results of human activity such as liability, litigation, legislation, and regulation. ❑ In addition, the package must contain information required by law, such as nutritional content and net weight. ❑ To maximize its convenience or utility functions, the package should be simple to hold, open, use, and (if appropriate) reclose by the consumer 14 Introduction to Food Packaging Classification of Packaging 15 Introduction to Food Packaging Classification of Packaging 1. Primary Package Is that which comes directly in contact with the product itself. The product in its primary container may be used for retail sale. 16 Introduction to Food Packaging Classification of Packaging 2. Secondary Package Is that material that protect the primary package and appears on the product shelf for retail ✓ Unitization ✓ Marketing requirement ✓ Display value 17 Introduction to Food Packaging Classification of Packaging 3. Tertiary Package Outer or shipping containers. Refers to the package used for storage, identification and transport 18 Introduction to Food Packaging Classification of Packaging 3. Tertiary Package The shipping containers are mainly used to perform the following functions: ✓ To protect the contents from all kinds of hazards such as mechanical, chemical, biological and environmental hazards ✓ To provide for easy handling, storing and transportation ✓ To provide for easy identification ✓ To facilitate for easy segregation 19 Introduction to Food Packaging Other components of Packaging Inner Packaging Components Inner packaging components are used within the package (outer container or unit pack) for protection/barrier purposes. 20 Introduction to Food Packaging Other components of Packaging Closures A closure is the weakest point in any package. Different types of caps and closures are used depending upon the type of package 21 Introduction to Food Packaging Other components of Packaging External Reinforcements The main purpose of using external reinforcements is as follows: ✓ To improve stacking strength ✓ To avoid bursting in case of failure ✓ To increase weight carrying capacity ✓ To protect corners/edges. 22 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Format 23 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Format Product Packaging comes in many different forms, based on technical requirements throughout the supply chain, as well as marketing needs (like brand identity or consumer information) and other criteria. 24 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Traditional Packaging 25 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Cloth One of the considered to be the oldest forms of packaging materials. Flexible in nature. The package made of flexible material require very less quantity to contain and hold the product as compared to either rigid or semi-rigid packaging formats. China is the first country who started to use flexible materials by using sheets of treated mulberry bark to wrap food as early as the first or second century B.C 26 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Paper Package Paper-based packaging is a packaging product made of paper materials quite popular on the market today. It is a versatile and cost-efficient method to transport, protect and preserve a wide array of items. It is engineered to be sturdy, yet lightweight, and is customizable to meet product-or customer-specific needs 27 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Properties of Paper Package Good Properties: Easily available Low investment Best printing surface Recyclable, biodegradable 28 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Properties of Paper Package But Absorbs moisture Possible damages from chemical, rodents, insects, microorganisms Can be crushed, punctured, etc. 29 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Plastic Package Is a type synthetic or man-made polymer; Any of various complex organic compound produced by polymerization, capable of being molded, extruded, cast into various shapes and films, or drawn into filaments and then used as textile fibers – Webster’s Dictionary 30 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Properties of Plastic Packaging Good Properties Light weight Strong Flexible, varied Easy to produce Ideal for large sizes 31 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Properties of Plastic Packaging Issues: Odor/taste pick-up Product-package compatibility Environmental 32 Introduction to Food Packaging Examples of Plastic Packaging 33 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Flexible Films Flexible packaging is any package or part of a package whose shape can readily be changed when filled or during use. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials, and includes bags, pouches, liners, wraps, rollstock, and other flexible products 34 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Characteristics of Flexible Films Good barriers properties against moisture and gases. Heat sealable to prevent leakage of contents 35 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Characteristics of Flexible Films With wet and dry strength Easy to handle and with convenience features 36 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Characteristics of Flexible Films Add little weight to the product Fit closely to the shape of the food 37 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Glass Glass Glass Packaging means all clear and coloured Bottle glass bottles and jars are used to hold consumer products. Tumbler Glass is 100% recyclable and can be endlessly Jug recycled with no loss of quality. New glass is made from main ingredients: sand, soda ash, Vials/Ampoules limestone and other additives for colour or special treatments. 38 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Characteristics of Glass Fragility As a packaging material, glass has numerous positive functional characteristics; it is Heavy weight potentially reusable, highly recyclable, strong, transparent, can be formed into a wide Costly variety of shapes, and is chemically resistant and inert. 39 Introduction to Food Packaging Packaging Formats Metal Package Metal Packaging, made from aluminium or steel, is used throughout the retail, wholesale, commercial and industrial sectors. It comes in many shapes and sizes and can package virtually any product. 40 41 Introduction to Food Packaging Disadvantages of Metal Packaging Corrosion Can cause the metal to deteriorate; Caused by oxidation, brought about when the metal is exposed to air and water; 42 Introduction to Food Packaging Disadvantages of Metal Packaging Can’t See Contents May keep a container’s contents secure and fresh, but consumers can not see in to the packaging to check the contents or to further inspect a potential purchase. 43 Introduction to Food Packaging Disadvantages of Metal Packaging Storage Issues Is not easily bent or squash by hand, the container are difficult to store effectively, both during and after use; 44 Introduction to Food Packaging Disadvantages of Metal Packaging Aluminum and acidity While aluminum is impervious to corrosion when used to store food products, it does have an issue with acidic foods such as tomatoes when not properly treated; the results of using aluminum packaging for these foods is that the food will up tasting of aluminum; 45 Introduction to Food Packaging Remember: Consider packaging as an investment not an expense; BETTER packaging results to better PRODUCTS. 46 Thanks! 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