New Sharpak meat trays to benefit ‘whole supply chain’

4 October 2013


Plastic packaging manufacturer Sharpak has launched a new family of meat trays it claims will provide benefits across the entire supply chain.

According to the UK-based company – the country’s leading designer and manufacturer of thermoformed rigid plastic packaging for food and non-food use – the new trays incorporate a rib design that enables the products to be “up to 10% lighter than the industry average” without compromising on strength and durability.

Sharpak’s latest design also includes a new denest design compatible with all denest machines in the industry, meaning the costs of substituting for alternative products are kept to a minimum.

A new base design also ensures the tray can work on all conveyors “without risk of product damage”.

According to Sharpak, the new packaging solution was developed specifically as a response to pressures felt by the UK food industry this year.

“This means taking a cost-effective approach to packaging, for example simplifying the use of trays in meat processors and pack houses can aid cost reduction through the supply chain,” says Nick James, sales and marketing director of Sharpak Bridgwater and Sharpak Yate.

“In addition, meat processors, retailers and end consumers are demanding improvements in the industry to provide products with a lower environmental impact.”

James adds that the new Sharpak meat trays range “eliminates the guesswork from plastic packaging supply”.

The development of the new products results directly from investment made by Sharpak’s parent company, France-based Groupe Guillin.



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