Packaging machines in the food industry

Packaging machines for food are as diverse as the food industry itself. Not only size and design play an important role when it comes to producing packaging for the food industry. Above all, factors such as shelf life, dosage or resistance are of great importance for both food and packaging machine manufacturers. Aseptic filling, i.e. aseptic filling of beverages and other foods, is also an important issue in the food industry. 

After all, it is well known that it can take quite a while before the food can finally be consumed by the consumer. Accordingly, packaging must ensure that the food does not go bad and lose quality. On the other hand, packaging must also ensure that the product can be transported and stored easily and without complications. Furthermore, cleanroom classes are often relevant for filling. This statutory requirement ensures sterile and hygienic filling.

The food industry in particular offers a wide variety of different closures. In addition to decorative caps, which as the name suggests are primarily for decorative purposes, screw caps or push-pull closures are frequently used. Their individuality is relevant for the respective sorting system in the complete packaging line.
The topic of sustainability has also been influencing the packaging industry for several years. Thus, “sustainable packaging” is increasingly communicated by consumers and demanded accordingly. For this reason, packaging machine manufacturers are constantly on the lookout for new, innovative solutions. 

WHICH PACKAGING SUITS YOUR PRODUCT?

Food manufacturers must ask themselves which packaging best suits the product they sell and what requirements the packaging must meet. In general, perfect packaging should… 
…appeal perfectly to the target group.
…protect the product optimally.
…present the goods in the best possible way.
…and be easy to handle.
Accordingly, the different packaging machines for food must be compared and evaluated for one’s own needs. Whether small individual machines or robotized complete solutions, the range of packaging machines in the food industry is wide, which is why this decision is not always easy.