New film offers longer shelf-life

摘要

A breakthrough in packaging for ambient ready meals that contain raw meat, vegetables and sauces is being claimed. It involves the use of a film technology that can extend shelf-life from eight weeks to up to 12 months.Usually presented in a crystalline polyethylene terephthalate tray, these meals need ovenable lidding films that can withstand the rigorous retort processes used to keep the food fresh and safe from any bacteria.