Huhtamaki - Taking fresh foods packaging further

01 Apr 2002

Huhtamaki fresh food category operates in a sector where product integrity, freshness and appearance are of utmost interest. The growing fresh foods category serves both the retail and industrial segments, addressing the different customer and market needs. Huhtamaki can offer a wide range of materials, technologies and packaging varieties and it is the world leader in molded fibre packaging. Top novelties include: MultiHot Meals "to go" need packagings that bring out the best of food, its freshness and attractiveness, but are still leak-proof and can easily be taken along. MultiHot is a new carry-out product range of home meal replacement (HMR) foods including 1- and 2-compartment trays with clear snap-on-lids and a chicken roaster. The trays and lids are made from polypropylene (PP), which is an ideal material for packaging hot foodstuffs. The black color of the trays emphasizes the foods packed and the clear lid gives a maximum product visibility. The MultiHot trays are ideal for packaging ready meals and snacks in-store; they can be heat sealed leak-proof with a film by a manual heat sealing machine, which is also available. MultiHot system offering provides a complete solution for packaging of any meals 'to go'. The extended PolarDuo tray range The dual ovenable packaging, ideal for frozen and chilled ready meals, now in a new range, including 2 and 3 compartment trays. Dual ovenable, high quality PolarDuo trays have been developed especially for the ready meal industry and retailers who package meals in store. The PET coated paperboard trays are ideal for meals requiring heating or cooking prior to consumption. The standard product range has extended to three new trays, with 1, 2 and 3 compartments, and a clear lid suitable for all. The mouth shape of the whole range is the same, which makes filling and closing easier. The multiple benefits of PolarDuo trays are: · Dual ovenability; microwave and conventional oven safe at temperatures up to 220C for 30 minutes · Multi-compartments (2 and 3) for complete meals · New range with the same mouth shape: one lid suitable for all trays · Excellent grease resistance and liquid protection · Large printing area up to 5 colors on the base and sides of the tray and on the paperboard lid · Sharp printing quality for smaller prints and pictures · Wide, functional standard product range · Cost effective packaging: secondary packaging or sleeves are optional · Easy heat sealability with a film or paperboard lid · Good machine handling characteristics and stacking · Suitability for both frozen and chilled ready/semi-ready meals · Environmentally sound packaging PolarDuo in-store applications In addition to the ready meal industry, the PolarDuo trays are ideal for packaging ready meals in-store. The trays are heat sealable with a leak-proof film for carry-out foods. The concept is ompleted with a manual heat-sealing machine with secure sealing system.For self-service counter sales a clear snap-on-lid provides the maximum visibility for the presentation of the food. Excellent printing possibilities PolarDuo trays and paperboard lids enable high-quality printing with up to 5 colors. Conveniently, separate labels for product specifications or EAN codes are not needed, as all the information can be printed directly on to the tray. The trays create many opportunities for customisation, as the printing area is wide, including side and base prints. Huhtamaki manufactures PolarDuo trays and lids in round, oval, rectangular or square shapes and also in multi-compartments. PolarDuo trays are part of the Huhtamaki 'Heat & serve' complete packaging concept, developed for the frozen and chilled ready meal industry, including packers and retailers. Top Tray® Ultra The new Top Tray® Ultra trays, made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) effectively absorb and securely lock surplus liquids through the unique, patented in-mould reservoir. The innovative Ultra design enables drainage of all extra fluids the product produces, thus significantly improving the appearance and extending the shelf life of the product. Top Tray® Ultra is ideal for all types of poultry, meat and fish or any fresh produce requiring attractive, secure packaging. TopBox® The new TopBox® containers are targeted for all meat and poultry processors, which pack products into large-sized packagings. The boxes are made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) and absorb effectively through the use of open cell technology all extra liquids the packaged product produces during its shelf life. TopBox® containers are developed for the requirements of better stackability, absorption, improved industrial handling, more attractive shelf presentation and hygiene. TopBox® is ideal for efficiently packaging any larger-sized products.