The most common materials
used in packaging food and non-food items are plastics, paper/board, metals,
glass and wood. The requirements for packaging of food items are entirely
different from that of non food items. The following are the main considerations
when looking for a package solution for a food or beverage:
· The item to be packed may require physical protection from temperature and breakage due to shock, vibration or pressure.
· Foods which are required to maintain their freshness or crispiness requires protection from oxygen and moisture.
· Beverages, powders and granular items require containment.
· Information about the storage, shelf life, disposal of the packing etc must be clearly mentioned on the label.
· Attractive packaging tremendously helps in catching the eye of the customers and hence is very important.
· Tampering has to be prevented and so tamperproof seals are used on the packaging.
· Convenience in distribution is a major factor to be considered – this includes issues of stacking and display.
· Another major factor is the volume of the substance intended to be sold and so appropriate packaging must be decided i.e. single use or family usage etc.
· Primary and secondary packaging must be considered i.e. primary packaging for the processed food itself and then secondary packing which is used for packing the primary packs.
Beverage packing is required for products such as bottled water, milk, juices, spirits and other liquid food items. The most commonly used material for packing beverages now a days is aluminium cans because they are 100% recyclable and also because of its sturdiness and light weight. The most commonly used plastic for packing beverage is PET (polyethylene leatherette) because of its light weight and durability. Bottles made from PET are used for a variety of beverages such as water, fruit juices, spirits and carbonated soft drinks. Another widely used plastic beverage package is high-density polyethylene or HDPE which is used for fruit juices ,milk and bottled water and is also used in secondary packing in the form of HDPE bags. Glass is the oldest material used for beverage packaging and is often used for milk, fruit juices, soda, sparkling waters and spirits. Some of the types of packaging machines used in a beverages packing line in a food processing factory are cleaning, sterilizing, cooling and drying machines, filling machine, capping and sealing machine, auto coding and labelling machine and secondary packing machine.
To reduce environmental impact the beverage packaging companies in Melbourne have pledged to follow certain packaging guidelines. Firstly they have decided to reduce the amount of packaging used. Secondly they make sure that the packaging used is recyclable. Lastly, they employ reusable packaging for transportation of their products to the retail customers and always take initiatives to educate consumers about recycling beverage containers.
The Australian government has very strict legislation in place for beverage packing which all packaging companies must strictly adhere to such as minimizing the use of packing materials, ensuring recycle ability of the material and also the use of materials which do not affect the health of consumers in any manner.
· The item to be packed may require physical protection from temperature and breakage due to shock, vibration or pressure.
· Foods which are required to maintain their freshness or crispiness requires protection from oxygen and moisture.
· Beverages, powders and granular items require containment.
· Information about the storage, shelf life, disposal of the packing etc must be clearly mentioned on the label.
· Attractive packaging tremendously helps in catching the eye of the customers and hence is very important.
· Tampering has to be prevented and so tamperproof seals are used on the packaging.
· Convenience in distribution is a major factor to be considered – this includes issues of stacking and display.
· Another major factor is the volume of the substance intended to be sold and so appropriate packaging must be decided i.e. single use or family usage etc.
· Primary and secondary packaging must be considered i.e. primary packaging for the processed food itself and then secondary packing which is used for packing the primary packs.
Beverage packing is required for products such as bottled water, milk, juices, spirits and other liquid food items. The most commonly used material for packing beverages now a days is aluminium cans because they are 100% recyclable and also because of its sturdiness and light weight. The most commonly used plastic for packing beverage is PET (polyethylene leatherette) because of its light weight and durability. Bottles made from PET are used for a variety of beverages such as water, fruit juices, spirits and carbonated soft drinks. Another widely used plastic beverage package is high-density polyethylene or HDPE which is used for fruit juices ,milk and bottled water and is also used in secondary packing in the form of HDPE bags. Glass is the oldest material used for beverage packaging and is often used for milk, fruit juices, soda, sparkling waters and spirits. Some of the types of packaging machines used in a beverages packing line in a food processing factory are cleaning, sterilizing, cooling and drying machines, filling machine, capping and sealing machine, auto coding and labelling machine and secondary packing machine.
To reduce environmental impact the beverage packaging companies in Melbourne have pledged to follow certain packaging guidelines. Firstly they have decided to reduce the amount of packaging used. Secondly they make sure that the packaging used is recyclable. Lastly, they employ reusable packaging for transportation of their products to the retail customers and always take initiatives to educate consumers about recycling beverage containers.
The Australian government has very strict legislation in place for beverage packing which all packaging companies must strictly adhere to such as minimizing the use of packing materials, ensuring recycle ability of the material and also the use of materials which do not affect the health of consumers in any manner.