The Swedish food tech specialist Micvac has been nominated for the prestigious annual SACCNY - Deloitte Green Award with a sustainable packaging solution.
19. July 2018
Produced using the Micvac method: Ready meal with chicken. (Image: Micvac AB)
The Swedish food tech specialist Micvac has been nominated for the prestigious annual SACCNY -Deloitte Green Award. This will be presented in November at the Sustainology Summit in New York.
The Sustainology Summit, the sustainability conference organised by the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, brings together renowned Swedish and American experts from the food industry. The Swedish food tech company Micvac is one of the four companies selected for 2018 as a contender for the SACCNY-Deloitte Green Award and will have the opportunity to present its sustainability strategy to the high-calibre forum. Solutions for more sustainability to present. The nominated companies must provide a demonstrable benefit in terms of sustainability.
Realising energy savings
Micvac has developed an innovative process for producing ready meals for the chiller cabinet using a patented microwave process. At the heart of the Micvac process are two components: The Micvac microwave tunnel and the likewise patented packaging, which originates from a Microwave tray and a top film with the unique Micvac valve exist. The Micvac method reduces food waste and increases product safety. It ensures greater cost efficiency and leads to significant Energy savings along the entire value chain.
Michael Bogdanski, CEO Micvac
„We are delighted about the nomination, which gives us the opportunity to present the advantages of the Micvac process to recognised experts,“ explains Michael Bogdanski, CEO Micvac.
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Longer shelf life
The innovative method creates a Natural vacuum in the packaging. This means that the chilled Ready Meals achieve a long shelf life without the use of preservatives. Shelf life of up to 60 days, According to the company, this is an increase compared to the usual shelf life of around 5 days in this segment. The freshness and flavour of the dishes are retained. The significant extension of the best-before date reduces food spoilage and therefore food waste in retail and in households.
„Consumer studies in the UK have shown that consumers would throw away less food if they could buy high-quality products that have been produced naturally and still have a longer best-before date,“ explains Michael Bogdanski.
