Demographic changes and consumer behavior are driving increased demand for refrigerated and frozen foods. Even the pandemic has had an influence on their consumption. As many restaurants have closed or reduced their seating, more shoppers are reaching for frozen pizza, ice cream and other foods they can enjoy at home. This makes it increasingly important to ensure not only the safety of the food being produced, but also its packaging.
Almost every refrigerated or frozen food product must be stored, transported, and sold with suitable packaging. For manufacturers and retailers, that packaging must enable damage-free transport, ensure stability, be easy to stack, and be lightweight to keep transportation costs low. For consumers, packaging must be easy to handle and practical, be environmentally friendly, protect the food from damage, and must not release harmful substances into the food. The right packaging also makes these products easier to promote, merchandise, and for consumers to select.