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WHITEPAPER FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FOR FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES The frozen food industry, as a whole, has been experiencing global growth in recent years; from 407 billion in 2020 to over 440 billion in 2021. This is due to a variety of factors, including the increasing awareness of the healthful benefits of quick-frozen produce and the demand for easily prepared frozen meals.
Page 02 One important sector of the frozen food market, One of the main reasons why consumers frozen fruits, is projected to experience a CAGR of purchase frozen fruits and vegetables is due to 6.7% from 2020 – 2027. the brief counterparts. shelf-life Fresh of foods, their after fresh being exposed to elements on their way to the store, often last less than two weeks, while frozen foods can last up to ten months when blanched and quick-frozen using the latest technologies. Providing a frozen product that 6.7% Global Market CAGR, 2020 - 2027 will last longer, while maintaining the taste and quality of a freshly harvested one, is a key element for the success of a brand. Consumers currently feel that frozen fruits and vegetables are just as good as, if not better than, fresh, considering the shelf life and relative costs of these foods according to Deloitte Insights. Source: Grand View Research (grandviewresearch.com) www.polymerall.com marketing@polymerall.com 1-(682)-237-1130
Page 03 Source: Deloitte Insights’ 2021 Future of Fresh Survey of US consumers (deloitte.com/insights) There are important considerations when packaging frozen fruits and vegetables. Because any quality food grade packaging of produce is a considerable expense, these should be weighed carefully. Shelf stable packaging needs to protect delicate produce which is highly vulnerable to damage on its journey along the food supply chain. It also needs to provide a strong barrier from elements such as temperature, oxygen and moisture. Packaging should also provide convenience features for customers such as resealable options. And, finally, quality packaging should allow for clear, attractive messaging to communicate product attributes and instructions. Here, we will discuss the role of plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables. Printed rollstock and laminated plastic films are fruit and vegetable packaging supplies that check all the boxes. We’ll talk about the benefits and advantages of plastic film packaging as well as current trends in the flexible packaging industry for frozen fruits and vegetables. Finally, we’ll fill you in on what Polymerall can do for frozen food packaging. www.polymerall.com marketing@polymerall.com 1-(682)-237-1130
Page 04 Benefits of Flexible Packaging for Frozen Fruits and Vegetables HIGH BARRIER CONVENIENCE OPTIONS HIGH QUALITY DESIGN multilayer Printed rollstock offers a variety of convenience The frozen food aisle in the grocery store is filled structures of laminated plastic film lock in the options for the consumer and for the frozen food with quality and freshness of Individual Quick Freezing brand. For the customer, features such as tear packaging (IQF) technology for long periods of time. Whether notches, resealable zippers and microwavable Laminated films and printed rollstock can be the product is a ready-made meal or a bag of bags have proven to be popular and are easily easily customized to include high quality logos frozen strawberries, the right combination and added to flexible packaging solutions. Smaller and graphics, and, of course, information to structure of laminated films can be utilized for the pouches for individual meals are designed for connect the customer to your brand. best protection health-conscious consumers concerned with Even at low temperatures, the while traveling the cold chain from production and packaging to a customer’s grocery chart. Options such as portion control and food waste. vacuum options, which design means is a high-quality absolutely essential. It’s important that the labeling and design stay intact when exposed to both freezing and boiling packaging for frozen vegetables remove oxygen For the frozen food brand, being able to choose temperatures on food grade packaging such as from the product and create a tight seal. from a variety of sizes and formats is a real microwaveable freezer bags. Printed rollstock and advantage in a competitive market. laminated films can be printed with high-resistance inks, which shed almost zero residue and do not tend to fade. www.polymerall.com marketing@polymerall.com 1-(682)-237-1130
Page 05 First Impressions 66% Almost a third of product 66% of consumers said they More than 70% of buying purchasing decisions are have tried a new product decisions are made in the based on packaging because of the packaging. store Source: Business Insider (businessinsider.com & brandpackaging.com) www.polymerall.com marketing@polymerall.com 1-(682)-237-1130
Page 06 Trends in plastic packaging for frozen fruits and vegetables Sustainability Stand-up Pouches Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of environmental Stand-up pouches are experiencing popularity with consumers, due issues and are actively seeking ways to lower their impact on the to the ease of storage and convenience features such as handles, planet. Flexible packaging uses less resources than traditional resealable zippers and low-spill design. Most of the pouches are now packaging, creates less carbon footprint and contributes less to recyclable, which is also a popular feature. landfills. Frozen food companies like them due to the double-sided branding Still, the industry seeks ways to become more sustainable, and this is opportunities. an important feature in the frozen foods packaging sector. When families choose frozen fruits and vegetables, they experience less food waste, especially when buying products in laminated films. Food lasts longer with multi-layer films, and can be stored more efficiently with less shelf space. www.polymerall.com marketing@polymerall.com 1-(682)-237-1130
Page 07 Polymerall and Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Packaging At Polymerall, we offer printed rollstock and laminated plastic film that is customized for your unique product needs. Our high barrier film laminations will protect the quality of your frozen food products while providing graphic design assistance, every step of the way. Our entire manufacturing process is controlled in-house to perfect the packaging solutions your product requires. Get in touch today for a personalized quote! www.polymerall.com marketing@polymerall.com 1-(682)-237-1130
www.polymerall.com Page 09 Page 06 marketing@polymerall.com Why choose Polymerall? We Are Your One-Stop Go-To for All Your Flexible Packaging Needs Our team of creative professionals is dedicated to improving brands with customized, efficient and innovative flexible packaging solutions. Producing custom printed, laminated and specialty finished rollstock, laminated films and high-barrier films is one of our specialties. Customizable Design We offer high-quality packaging solutions with sustainable alternatives such as oxo-biodegradable additives, water-based inks and solvent-less lamination, plus all our packaging can be recycled by consumers. www.polymerall.com Minimum order quantities 4 week lead time We are proud to offer low minimum order quantities. 4-week lead time, while we work with each client to ensure their product is designed to boost sales, maintain freshness, and lead their company to success. marketing@polymerall.com 1-(682)-237-1130 Highest safety certifications Our facilities and operations have also been awarded the highest safety certifications possible, including the ISO 9001 Quality Control Certification, and the FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification.
Page 10 Our manufacturing facilities hold ISO9001, FSSC 22000, FDA and HACCP certifications that guarantee the quality of our products and services. www.polymerall.com marketing@polymerall.com 1-(682)-237-1130
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