Packaging

Packaging

1. Plastics

   • Versitile - They can be both flexible or rigid and are easily moulded
   • They are resistant to acids and other chemicals
   • Easy to print on
   • Lightweight
   • Cheap to produce

2. Modified-Atmosphere packaging (MAP)

   • It is used for:
     • Cold meats
     • Smoked fish
     • Cheese
     • Salads
     • Fresh pasta

3. Glass

   • Advantages
     • Reusable
     • Heat-resistant
     • Recyclable
     • Keeps its shape
     • Low cost
   • Disadvantages
     • Fragile
     • Safety issues
     • Heavy
   • Uses
     • Baby foods
     • Mayonaise
     • Pickles

4. Metals

   • Advantages
     • Recyclable
     • Lightweight
     • Impermeable
     • Withstands heat processing
   • Disadvantages
     • May react with its contents
   • Uses
     • Soup cans
     • Takeaway Containers
     • Bottle tops

5. Paper and card

   • Advantages
     • Easy to print on
     • Cheap
     • Biodegradable
     • Recyclable
     • Mouldable
     • Coatable
     • Lightweight
   • Uses
     • Juice cartons
     • Egg boxes
   • Disadvantages
     • Not water resistant
     • Easily damaged

6. Functions

   • Preserve the product
   • Protect the product from damage
   • Makes the product more attractive
   • Easier to transport
   • Shows product details