Jul 17, 2024Modified Atmosphere Packaging benefits nut industry
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology offers benefits to the nut industry in terms of bulk packaging, supply chain efficiencies and product quality.
In a recent press release from Masterpack Group USA, the company explained that this advanced packaging method, suitable for flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC), big bags, super sacks and tote bins, is increasingly being adopted to improve storage and transportation.
MAP technology also can extend the shelf life of various products, including food, dairy, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, by protecting them from oxygen and moisture the press release detailed.
The technology utilizes liners that safeguard products from oxygen, moisture and insect contamination without the use of chemicals or pesticides.
“A modified atmosphere is created by adjusting oxygen levels to <1% and then gas flushing with either N2 or CO2 levels within the packaging to the desired value. Nothing is added to the product, keeping it safe and fresh,” Masterpack Group noted in its press release.
Masterpack Group noted advantages of FIBC Modified Atmosphere Packaging include eliminating the need for chemicals or toxic gases for fumigation, enhancing product quality and safety and removing the necessity for cold storage. MAP technology supports both short- and long-term storage, enabling producers to extend their production and processing schedules, the company detailed in its press release.
“With our MAP technology it is also very easy to conduct unitrusive manual or automatic sampling and data collection of the atmosphere inside of the material packaged inside of the MAP-FIBC, giving fully documented chain of custody data,” the company stated.
Overall, Masterpack Group shared that its packaging solution improves the efficiency and safety of bulk packaging in the nut industry but it also reduces overall product waste.
