The Benefits of Chilled Packaging for Perishable Goods

The most important aspect in today’s business context is the ability to adapt to sudden changes and improvements caused by the constant shift of consumer requirements. Packaging methods evolved with the launch of new products in the market. Even if packaging solutions evolved, one thing remains unchanged: suitable packaging solutions for consumers. Consumers are now concerned about the safety of a product, therefore companies need to improve their packaging options, and come with seals and locks to make sure these products are transported safely.

Many products are temperature sensitive, and this means that even the slightest temperature change will cause damage to them. Some of the products that need to be transported in reefer containers are fruits, vegetables, meat, and other similar perishables. By using chilled packaging and refrigerated transportation your products will keep their freshness and lifespan in transit until they reach the delivery point.

Benefits of chilled packaging

Chilled packaging is used for temperature-sensitive products. One of the biggest benefits you will get when selecting the right packaging partner is that they will help you decrease the losses and preserve the product quality. Each product has a specific temperature that needs to be maintained, and these companies have refrigerated vehicles, special loading/unloading places and cold storage facilities to make sure the specific requirements are met. Using special packaging for temperature-sensitive products reassures consumers that the products they purchased are fresh and that the seller cares about the integrity of its products. This is what makes them different from other companies and gives them a competitive advantage with the added consumer trust.

Chilled packaging solutions

Choosing chilled packaging solutions for perishable products allows temperature control, making shipping and transport very simple, and risk-free. Adequate solutions for specific products can help safeguard and preserve product quality while also decreasing potential losses. There are different levels of cold chain protection to suit the various needs of each product and the following are the most used ones:

• Temperature container liners
• Temperature insulators
• Ice gel packs
• Container condensation terminator sheet 

Temperature container liners

Thermal liners help keep the temperature at certain levels and maintain a 10-20ºC variance. Moreover, it prevents condensation from forming inside the container and then dripping onto the products, which can lead to mould or corrosion. Finally, it helps prevent dirt and odour, and it decreases the costs of cleaning the container’s inner side.

Temperature insulators

Temperature insulators offer a practical, functional, and long-term solution for eliminating heat transfer between the environment and the products, and they help sustain an ideal temperature. A barrier is created by the insulator and helps keep the products fresh and at a premium quality.

Cool gel packs

Gel packs contain refrigerant gel and are used during transportation to keep products cool. They are reusable, eco-friendly, reusable, and safe if ingested. Ice gel packs can help reduce spoilage, and keep perishable foods cool and fresh.

Container condensation terminator sheet

This product is like a soaking sheet that traps dew-condensation drops from the ceiling of the container. Container condensation terminator sheets were designed to permit water vapour to get through while blocking water droplets.

These chilled packaging solutions help maintain the quality of the products and prevent spoilage by protecting and preserving food products while in transit to the end-users.