Despite best farming practices, cold chain and transportation infrastructures, food waste remains a significant challenge. This issue occurs from delivery to retail to consumption, even in developed countries.
The AmerFresh Active Packaging System can reduce waste by up to 50%. AmerFresh offers a great sustainable packaging option for fresh-cut vegetables and fruits. It helps reduce food waste and supports a healthier environment.
Developed with PerfoTec BV, the AmerFresh Active Packaging System uses the latest R&D intellinge on fresh-cut vegetables and fruits. As well as the PerfoTec laser perforation system, it also includes Amerplast’s high-performance film and printing technology. Combined, they work in complete synergy with fresh-cut packing equipment.
The key advantages
- Superior consumer appeal
- Fresher for longer without any added chemicals
- Longer shelf-life
- Consistent quality
- Reduced waste
- Enhanced logistics cost benefits
- Better environmental footprint
One of the key variables for fresher produce is optimising oxygen levels in the packaging, adjusted for each type of fruit and vegetable.
The AmerFresh Active Packaging System aims to slow down biochemical reactions in fresh produce. It does this by using improved packaging design. This keeps fresh-cut vegetables and fruits fresh for longer. The PerfoTec technology enables individual measurement and tools for optimal oxygen respiration rates for each individual produce.
Market trends
- The European Union and the UN aim to cut food waste by 50% by the year 2030. This is part of the EU’s Circular Economy Strategy and the UN’s sustainable development goals. This will require actions throughout the food chain.
- People are increasingly interested about a healthy lifestyle which includes eating more nutritious and healthy foods. They enjoy natural and fresh foods and are paying more attention to the chemicals added to food products. The AmerFresh solution will extend your products’ shelf life without any added chemicals.
- Sustainability is one of today’s key trends and future requirements. Recyclability and the use of recycled or biobased materials are the features now sought after in sustainable flexible packaging solutions.
How does it work?
Amerplast high-performance films and bags: Amerplast has developed a wide range of film options for fresh-cut vegetables and fruits, including PET, BOPP, PE and laminates adapting to various packaging methods and requirements such as form-fill-seal or deep drawn packaging. We also provide environmentally sustainable Green PE. Our laminates offer excellent film permeability, allowing an efficient mix of barrier and breathing properties. The films and laminates are stable and perform extremely well on-line at high speed, allowing customers to capture additional downstream value.
PerfoTec advanced technology and software: The micro-perforation system developed by PerfoTec is a scientifically highly advanced and unique approach as it matches precisely the required oxygen level for each fresh-cut produce throughout its life cycle. PerfoTec’s method is patented.
AmerFresh Active Packaging –
part of our AmerGreen Sustainability Program
Sustainability is and will remain a key requirement for flexible packaging. At Amerplast, we strongly support green packaging solutions. We think it’s our responsibility as a packaging supplier to find and provide eco-friendly materials and technologies. Our goal is to create high-quality packaging that is better for the environment.
The AmerGreen sustainability program is our quest for a better world. As part of the program, we offer sustainable raw materials and ensured recyclability.
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