Packaging bags developed for vacuum packaging spareribs
Issue
- Pinhole resistance during distribution for contents with sharp bones
Features
- Extreme ultra pinhole resistance using special manufacturing methods
Application/Industry
- Meat products, and ham and sausage manufacturing
Issue background
Reflecting feedback from a customer in the livestock industry, we set to work on developing a film strong enough to withstand sharp bones
In the past, we heard from a customer in the livestock and meat products industry that the value of fresh meat increases when it is transported chilled rather than frozen. On the other hand, we also received frustrated comments from them that although spareribs are a delicious part of the meat, they cannot be transported chilled due to their sharp bones and must be distributed frozen, which spoils their flavor. We have adopted special manufacturing methods and have been examining ways to bring out the characteristics plastics originally possessed. After completing a basic evaluation, we set to develop a film with an outstanding strength never seen before, reflecting the customer feedback.
Solution
Realize a thinner film with a higher strength to prevent pinholes and enable product transportation while keeping their deliciousness intact
We were able to draw out the mechanical, optical, and gas barrier properties that plastics originally possessed, and, at the same time, add an environmentally friendly aspect to the product by reducing its volume by making the film thin. As a result, for pinholes that could not be prevented even at 200 μm in the past, we achieved zero complaints in the market at 100 µm or less, making it possible to deliver delicious spareribs to our consumer. Of course, our customer also benefited from an increased unit price. It took a long time to achieve this, but everyone involved was delighted when we received compliments from our customer.
