MEATing POINT Magazine: #12 / 2017

PACKAGING
As consumers become ever more
discerning about the quality and
on-shelf appeal of meat, fish and
other fresh foods, an ideal solution
is here: a new range of K Skin films
from KM Packaging Services, global
supplier and developer of innovative
food packaging and lidding solutions.
KM LAUNCHES NEW SKIN FILMS FOR PE
TRAYS AND THERMOFORMERS
The K Skin Top and Base films are extremely
versatile, and compatible with all major
sealing machines including thermoformers
and those that seal to pre-made trays. For
form, fill seal machines, KM can supply
both top web skin film as well as the
thermoforming base webs.
These advanced films also reduce wastage
throughout the supply chain due to excellent
seal integrity; however, this does not impact
on consumer convenience which is facilitated
via smooth easy-peel opening. In addition,
KM can supply a cost-saving option with
films that will seal to mono-APET and
mono-PP trays without a PE layer – thereby
enabling the base webs or trays to be more
easily recyclable.
Currently available in two grades, 100 and
150 micron, with more in development, K
Skin not only seals very tightly to the product
and tray corners to avoid “creep” but also
features high clarity – thus providing optimal
visibility and stability for the contents. A high
oxygen barrier helps to extend shelf life and,
for packaging machinery manufacturers,
K Skin brings exceptional machining
capability with an unrivalled combination
of robustness and heat tolerance to a wide
range of temperatures.
KM Packaging’s Commercial Director Graham
Holding explained: “K Skin is the latest new
range launched by KM
Packaging and certainly
boosts our reputation for
innovative packaging
solutions that help to
extend shelf life, prevent
food leakage or spoilage, and
provide the consumer with a positive
shopping experience. The versatility of K
Skin is complimented by its massive benefits
including robust process tolerance, extended
product shelf life, superb sealing capability
and of course exceptional gloss and clarity
of presentation.”
Leading the market in application knowledge
and technical expertise, KM also includes
barrier shrink films, high performance anti-fog
films and resealable film lidding – amongst
other products - within its extensive ranges.
KM Packaging is constantly investing in new
technologies and flexible packaging solutions.
The company’s experience and commitment
to rapid turnaround mean that it can meet
demand for both high volume orders and also
fast delivery on short-run seasonal products.
www.kmpackaging.com
LEROY SEAFOOD GROUP AND LINPAC DEVELOP NOVEL
SUSHI PACKS FOR MERCADONA
Leading fresh food packaging
manufacturer, LINPAC, has
collaborated with Norway’s Leroy
Seafood Group to produce a
range of resource-efficient sushi
convenience packs, which will be
supplied exclusively to leading
Spanish retailer, Mercadona.
Made from laminated PET with a
printed film base tray and a clear
anti-fog PET lid, the range comprises single
and double portion and family sized packs
that are designed to contain ready-to-eat
maki, nigiri, sashimi and Japanese salads.
Notably, in a move from previous designs,
LINPAC has developed a total pack solution
that taps into the on-the-go snacking
market by including internal cavities for
wooden chopsticks and condiments. These
innovative features ensure neat, hygienic
presentation of the contents and facilitate
quick and easy dispensing and consumption
for the consumer.
Diego Fernandez, product manager at
LINPAC, commented: “We turned the full
range around in a very short space of time by
presenting designs and prototypes to Leroy
throughout the process. The resulting foodsafe
solution completely eliminates
the need for additional packaging.”
A variety of raw fish, cooked fish
and non-fish sushi and sashimi
will be packed into the trays, for
purchase on the same or following
day, to comply with food safety
regulations. The offer is currently
on sale in 16 Mercadona stores in
Madrid, Valencia and Southern area.
Group Marketing Manager at LINPAC,
Nikki Clark, added: “This is a fantastic
example of how collaborative innovation
processes truly add value to our customers.
In this case, the design has been streamlined
to make it fit for purpose and removes the
need for additional materials. It’s a truly
resource-efficient, total pack solution.”
www.linpac.com
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