A new sealing system for food packaging has been launched which could significantly cut costs for those in the food production industry.
UK firm International Food Partners (IFP) has released its Integrity Seal system which seals film with just a 1mm thick 'bead seal', compared to the traditional 15mm crimp seal.
The new technology will allow firms to use less film when packaging foods, allowing companies to potentially cut costs as the average length of a product could be reduced by ten per cent.
Andy Dawe, head of retail for the government's Waste Resource and Action Programme, is fully behind the programme.
He said: "We are delighted to have supported the Integrity Seal concept. The potential packaging reductions are significant as well as the opportunity to reduce food wastage through improved seal integrity."
The new technology could also extended the shelf life of products, as IFP claims the best before date of sensitive leaf salads increased by three days, while non-sensitive salads lasted two more days.
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the food industry includes: hoppers – mobile loading hoppers – flexible bulk containers
