Graphic Packaging has developed a new line of functional microwaveable packaging in answer to increasing demands for more choice and greater cooking flexibility from consumers

The US company’s solution, Quilt Wave, was designed for Sepp#s Gourmet Foods of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada and has been named this year#s Best in Class new product in the food category by the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL). Quilt Wave has laminated cells, or ‘quilts,’ which expand when exposed to microwave energy and come into contact with the food product.

The US company’s solution, Quilt Wave, was designed for Sepp#s Gourmet Foods of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada and has been named this year#s Best in Class new product in the food category by the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL). Quilt Wave has laminated cells, or ‘quilts,’ which expand when exposed to microwave energy and come into contact with the food product. This hot surface immediately next to the food drives away moisture and creates both maximum browning and crisping. Graphic Packaging says that the advantages of the packaging include, the fact the it can crisp and brown products such as pizzas, finger foods and hand held entrees; it dissipates heat quickly leading to even cooking and meaning the food is not too hot to handle and it can also be used as a cooking utensil to heat the food as well as the fact that it can be eaten from the package.