Case Sharing 1: MLP multi-layer packaging solution innovatively saves 25% of packaging materials
MLP (Multi-Layer Packaging) is an innovative packaging solution for all kinds of sliced foods, such as cheese, sausage, ham slices, etc. Compared with traditional independent packaging, MLP uses three layers of film to package two packages of products. Consumers can tear open the packaging layer by layer without affecting the preservation effect of the remaining layers of packaging, and the multi-layer structure saves one piece of film material for every two packages of products, saving 25% of the packaging material cost.
MLP case after printing
Solution features:
Good preservation: Applicable to modified atmosphere packaging and vacuum packaging processes to ensure food preservation
Open layer by layer: Consumers can open a single compartment separately without affecting the sealing of the remaining layers of packaging
Cost saving: Compared with the traditional continuous packaging solution, it can reduce the packaging material cost by 25%
Environmentally friendly: Reduce packaging plastics, reduce transportation energy consumption, and comply with environmental protection concepts
There is no need to design the machine from scratch to produce MLP packaging products. The good sealing and gas conditioning performance of VARIOVAC Primus allows it to support the sealing of three-layer packaging films after only adjusting the flow line part, making the MLP solution successfully implemented. Germany's second largest food retailer Rewe, the low-cost supermarket chain ALDI, and the Belgian Delhaize Retail Group have chosen VARIOVAC Primus equipment models to process MLP packaging to help them save packaging material costs.
VARIOVAC Primus在Rewe案例中的MLP方案布局
Case 2: Helping Cargill quickly respond to the demand for three-pack poultry meat packaging
In 2020, the meat purchasing department of Sam's Club China wanted to make a three-pack poultry meat product with a single package of 400 grams, which not only met Sam's commodity principle of large-scale single products, but also facilitated consumers to eat in small batches. However, there were few meat suppliers who could supply this packaging specification product in large quantities at that time.
Cargill China hopes to meet Sam's retail needs by updating packaging equipment.
Jiaji's Innovation Application Center
At Jiaji's Innovation Application Center, when watching the equipment display of VARIOVAC high-speed machine, Steven, the head of Cargill R&D, got the solution he wanted. "Steven, our German VARIOVAC equipment can pack samples for you." After communicating the needs, Alan, the head of Jiaji, responded quickly.
The samples were quickly sent to Sam's Purchasing Department. When the three-pack prepared poultry samples with flavors such as "New Orleans Chicken Wings", "Peppercorn Chicken", and "Japanese Teriyaki Chicken" were placed in front of Sam's purchasing staff, the product quality was highly affirmed by the other party: "Yes! This is the packaging, put it on the shelves immediately!" Therefore, the VARIOVAC online thermoforming equipment originally in the exhibition hall of Jiaji Innovation Center came to Cargill Chuzhou Factory and started production, and the three-pack poultry products soon became Sam's hot-selling products.
The good performance of the new product put the issue of production capacity before Cargill. "Can you give us an equipment solution with a production capacity of 2.5 tons per hour?" At this time, during the epidemic, Jiaji overcame difficulties and communicated with Cargill's technical department and Germany's VARIOVAC to determine the technical solution. Jiaji's after-sales staff solved specific problems on the production line during the epidemic and responded quickly to various problems encountered by Cargill.
VARIOVAC Primus
In the end, Cargill did not choose the other two large multinational equipment suppliers, but decided to purchase two new VARIOVAC Primus high-speed line equipment from Jiaji to produce both fresh cuts and processed poultry.
Later, when asked why Cargill chose Jiaji instead of the other two large multinational companies, Cargill replied to Jiaji: "Jiaji provides fast response services; Jiaji has comprehensive and professional technical qualities from meat product needs, packaging applications to equipment solutions; the VARIOVAC equipment sold by Jiaji has a high sealing success rate and excellent molding, which makes our packaging very glossy and has a good texture. In addition, due to excellent molding, the thickness of the packaging material can be reduced to reduce costs."
Case sharing 3 ---Functional materials make it easy to open the bag just by hands.
author：Kevin Sun
edit：Cassie Wang
Tianjin Ershang Yingbin Meat Food Co., Ltd. is a large-scale state-owned meat processing enterprise under the Tianjin Food Group. The company's "Welcome" brand and cooked meat products have been in existence for 65 years since 1953. It has won many honorary titles such as “Quality Products” from the State and Tianjin. Cooked meat products have a variety of low-temperature sausage products which are packaged with stretch film, but this series of products has been a difficult problem for many years, that is, the packaging couldn’t be tear. “It’s no exaggeration to say that we sell products with scissors to some customers and they use scissors to open bags.” A production manager once mentioned the fact that it likes a joke.
After understanding the pain points on the packaging of the company's products, we have specially developed the "easy to tear" packaging. Through the specially formulated high-resistance sealing layer, it not only ensures the barrier property of the material, but also guarantees the shelf life of the product. It remains good transparency and bright after pasteurization. When the upper and lower membranes are used together, the sealing performance is good, but the packaging can be opened with a little force.
"With such an upgrade, we have no worries about product sales. We don't have to worry about how customers open their bags. This special functional material solves one of our big problems."