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Sharpak manufactures PET and PP thermoformed trays in the UK
Materials
THE USE OF FOOD PACKAGING IS ESSENTIAL
FOR OPTIMISING FOOD QUALITY AND
PRESERVATION. PLASTIC FOOD PACKAGING
EXTENDS THE SHELF-LIFE OF FOOD, REDUCES
FOOD COLOUR CHANGE AND WASTAGE,
PRESERVES THE FOOD’S NUTRIENT CONTENT
AND PREVENTS HARMFUL FOOD BORNE
ILLNESSES.
Plastic packaging is a recognised as providing the best
barrier within the food, in particular for use with modified
atmosphere packaging.
Plastic is lightweight, low cost and incredibly adaptable to a
variety of applications.
Metal uses large amounts of energy to extract, create and
recycle, whereas wood and cardboard do not last as long and
need to be replaced more frequently.
Plastic is recyclable, lasts longer, is lighter and more hygienic.
Through technological advances and ingenious design, the
average weight of plastic packaging has reduced by more than
a quarter over the past decade.