linpac packaging is the leading food packaging company which caters for the fresh produce, bakery, fish and poultry, fast food and meat sectors, was working in partnership with many supplier companies to create a series of antimicrobial film and tray solutions. these trim down spoilage and extend the shelflife of food by averting the growth of moulds, yeast and bacteria. furthermore, the antimicrobial technology lessens the chances of contamination from pathogens such as salmonella, listeria, campylobacter and e.coli the most common reason of food poisoning, and the focus of much current debate in the food industry. alan davey is the director of innovation at linpac packaging. he said that while the correct preparation and handling of food averts contamination from bacteria, the antimicrobial technology is an additional safeguard to direct and considerably reduce the threat of bacterial contamination. alan further mentioned that their fresh thinking philosophy means that they do their best to develop innovative solutions that support their customers &ndash throughout from field to fork. they have also developed a technically advanced series of packaging solutions that include antimicrobial agents to reduce the speed of the growth of bacteria that leads to food waste and spoilage. importantly, the active agents of packaging do not affect the food&rsquos organoleptic properties, such as smell or taste. using proven, foodsafe biocides, linpac has created its innovative range of films and trays using additives that can be applied in a variety of methods &ndash depending on requirements of customer and the kind of food to be packed. one more option is for antimicrobial lacquers to be applied to trays and films after manufacturing is done. on the other hand, pads or labels containing the additives can be integrated within food packages. a lot of meat packers already use porous pads to lockaway meat juices, as surplus moisture is a main cause of food spoilage &ndash since it is affluent in nutrients for microorganism escalation. by including antibacterial additives into the absorbent pad, the growth of bacterial is reduced, and therefore, the shelflife of the product is extended. antimicrobial agents can also be included into the tray or film polymer mix so they are a part of the process of packaging production. this procedure can be carried out in the manufacture of both eps and rigid trays. antimicrobial packaging is suitable for poultry and meat, as well as fruit and bakery products. mr davey further added that the newness of this concept is not based on the materials themselves however on their final application &ndash resulting in better shelflife of packed food products. at linpac packaging, they are extremely aware of their role in helping retailers to provide safer food products. they also want to help consumers and retailers minimize waste by designing innovative, safer and more novel packaging solutions. they have therefore created this range of antimicrobial packaging that is a fundamental tool in minimizing the risk of bacterial contamination of food. source of information httpwww.linpac.comenaboutlinpacnewslinpacpackagingdevelopsinnovativesolutio…
