Vacuum skin packaging (VSP) has transformed how products are presented and preserved, providing an effective solution for keeping perishable goods fresh and appealing to consumers. This innovative method removes ambient air around a product and seals it between a flat board and top film, creating a tight, secure package that enhances product visibility and shelf life.
Learn more about the benefits and applications of vacuum skin packaging.
Benefits of Vacuum Skin Packaging
Vacuum skin packaging meets the needs of manufacturers, consumers, and the environment by providing the following benefits:
- Customizability: The flat laminated paperboard or plastic tray can be custom-printed, allowing brands to feature product information, logos, and marketing messages.
- Enhanced product presentation: A transparent, tight film conforms to the product and tray to create a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing appearance that lets customers clearly view the product. This enhances consumer trust in the brand and increases sales.
- Extended shelf life: VSP reduces spoilage and oxidation by removing air and keeping the product sealed tightly. This allows it to stay fresher for longer, which is especially important for products prone to spoilage, such as seafood, dairy products, and meat.
- Reduced waste: Vacuum skin packaging utilizes less plastic than other packaging methods, making it an eco-friendly alternative that helps manufacturers reduce packaging costs.
- Sustainability: The innovative packaging comprises a plastic or laminated paperboard tray and a thin layer of plastic film. The film acts as a barrier against moisture and air to preserve freshness and allow full visibility without risking contamination. The film and tray can be separated easily for recycling, minimizing the packaging’s environmental impact.
- Versatility: Vacuum skin packaging is an ideal solution for many products, from ready-to-eat meals to fresh produce. It can accommodate products of multiple sizes and types, ensuring practicality and various product display options.
Applications of Vacuum Skin Packaging
Vacuum skin packaging offers immense versatility and is an appealing option for a wide range of products, such as:
- Dairy and cheese: This packaging makes dairy products more appealing to consumers by maintaining flavor and quality, extending freshness, and preventing mold growth.
- Ready-to-eat meals: Vacuum skin packaging ensures meals are easy to heat and serve. VSP also helps maintain the overall presentation and integrity of prepared foods.
- Meat, Poultry and Seafood: The tight seal prevents contamination and leakage, keeping proteins safe, fresh, hygienic, and visually appealing.
Vacuum Skin to Flat Board Solutions From Point Five Packaging
Established in 2010, Point Five Packaging is a leader in packaging solutions. As a full-service food packaging supplier, we deliver the most advanced packaging materials, machines, and services to customers of all sizes, from startups to major manufacturers. We offer a comprehensive stock tooling and inventory program as well as in-house tray designers to help make your packaging vision a reality. Our rapid concept-to-market capability lowers the barrier to entry especially for smaller companies with low-volume production runs.
Our vacuum skin packaging equipment and materials help cut packaging costs, drive revenue, and preserve freshness so your products stand out in competitive consumer markets.
Contact us or request a quote today to learn how our vacuum skin to flat board solutions can meet the demands of your application.