A new vacuum bag made from over 95 per cent polypropylene is now available for fresh food. VAC 95+ offers good barrier properties and is completely recyclable.
The new product from allfo consists of over 95 per cent polypropylene (PP) and a thin high barrier. Hence the name VAC 95+. In contrast to the original composite of polyethylene (PE) and polyamide (PA), PP can be easily recycled. The innovative PP bags with a thin high barrier can be identified and sorted in modern sorting plants and then processed into high-purity recyclates. become.
This has now been officially confirmed: The manufacturer of vacuum packaging allfo has been awarded EU-wide certification by the Institute of Packaging Technology for its latest generation of PP bags. cyclos-HTP as Class AAA product with excellent recyclability.
„With the VAC95+, we are offering an innovative and sustainable solution at the right time. The pressure on food manufacturers and the packaging industry is increasing all the time. Now more than ever, ecological alternatives to conventional PA/PE vacuum bags are in demand. With our new VAC 95+, we are providing precisely this alternative, which is also expected by consumers at the point of sale.“ Harald Gessinger, Sales Manager at allfo.
The company has emphasised the plus in sustainability with the imprint 100 % recyclable made visible to everyone. The new vacuum bag was developed in the company's own laboratory and application technology centre at the location in Germany.
Food is well protected in the vacuum bag
The new packaging has the same barrier properties as the classic PA/PE vacuum bags. They protect the packaged products against water vapour (H2O) and oxygen (O2) and thus ensure a long shelf life. Thanks to its good sealing properties, the VAC 95+ can be used on all standard vacuum chamber machines. can be used. This makes it the ideal environmentally friendly bag for sensitive foods such as meat, sausage, fish or seafood.
Cheese, potatoes, ready-made potatoes and vegetables also stay fresh for longer in the VAC 95+ and are safely protected against spoilage during transport and on the shelves. For the hygienic preservation of food The close contact of the vacuum bags with the product and a stable gas and oxygen barrier ensure a high level of protection. The innovation is also intended to help companies achieve the recycling rate required by the EU.
VAC 95+ for reduced CO2-Footprint
Not only its recyclable materials, but also the high quality of the PP bag pays off for the environment, according to the manufacturer. Because the CO2 footprint generated during food production is significantly higher than that of the vacuum bag manufacturing process. Every vacuum bag that protects food from spoiling makes a contribution to greater sustainability. All the more environmentally friendly if the product protection can also be completely recycled.
[infotext icon]allfo Vakuumverpackungen is the European market leader for vacuum bags. The range, which is available in various sizes and film thicknesses, extends from sealed edge, shrink and tubular bags to boil-in bags, stand-up pouches and multilayer bags. Flexible and fast production ensures short delivery times and high supply reliability for customers. In addition to the food sector, vacuum packaging is also suitable for non-food applications such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals and the packaging of technical products. allfo supplies an extensive range of printed and unprinted film pouches worldwide.Source: allfo vacuum packaging
