34 | VIONSPIRATION VIONSPIRATION | 35 Future of packaging Reducing plastics as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals in business is essential for promoting sustainability and minimizing the environmental impact of operations. Packaging Types MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING (MAP TRAY) MAP trays are available in different sizes and heights. The packaging offers maximum strength with minimum weight. Also available with one or more compartments or with special inserts. VACUUM SKIN PACKAGING (VSP) VSP wraps tightly around the product’s shape, acting as a second skin while removing all atmosphere from within the package. VACUUM SKIN ON CARDBOARD Vacuum skin on cardboard is a more luxurious and environmentally friendly form of the a forementioned VSP. Instead of sealing the product on a plastic tray, it is sealed onto a cardboard sheet. This can be printed in its entirety, giving it a more luxurious appearance. After removing the skin, the cardboard can be recycled as waste paper. Various packaging options At Vion, we offer different types of packaging. We would be happy to tell you more about these options. It is important to know that not all types of packaging are suitable for all products. If you need a special packaging for a product, please get in touch with your Vion contact person to discuss the possibilities. We are happy to share ideas with you! FRESH PRE-PACKAGED We have different types of packaging available for fresh pre-packaged products. We have the following options: • Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP tray) • Vacuum skin packaging (VSP) • Vacuum skin on cardboard • Thermoforming packaging DELI MEAT PRODUCTS Our deli meat products are packaged in a plastic sausage casing or vacuum-packed. Both products can be packed for retail. We have the following options for labelling to improve recognition: • Banderole • Sleeve • Cardboard box • Labels In addition to slicing logs, we also supply deli meat in consumer packaging. These can be packed in thermoformed packaging and re-closable flowpack packaging. THERMOFORMING PACKAGING Packaging made of 2 layers of foil. This packaging method makes it possible to achieve optimum shelf life of meat and meat products. PLASTIC SAUSAGE CASING (SMALL) Retail version of the plastic casing (e.g. 200 grams). For this product we can also use a banderole, sticker or label to make it more recognizable. These products are typically sold individually. PLASTIC SAUSAGE CASING (LARGE) These so-called ‘logs’ are bigger and need to be sliced for retail packaging. FLOWPACK PACKAGING The flowpack packaging for minced meat an excellent example on how to reduce plastics. It reduces the plastic use with 70% compared to the standard PET MAP Trays. Together with customers we are looking for the solutions of the future. Goals on the Dutch market is less packaging material in the shelves (CBL- brancheplan) and the 95% is recyclable. of the carton/paper used is FSC/PEFC certified post consumer recycled content for other plastics. 20% 100% 50%
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