No matter they are consumers, manufacturer or retailers, they all hope to reduce the risk of food waste through packaging improvements and reduce the packaging materials used in each package to support the overall trend of improving resource efficiency. The above changes and trends have brought new opportunities for the sustainable development of aluminum foil.
There are many reasons for food waste, which are related to lifestyle and are closely related to packaging factors. Improving packaging is an important aspect in reducing food spoilage and waste. In the food supply chain, food spoilage and waste can be avoided by optimizing the packaging process.
The large foil roll has excellent barrier properties, thermal and electrical conductivity, reflectivity, etc. These physical properties bring more and better protection to the product, reduce the energy required for cooling, and extend the shelf life of the product. Protecting food from spoilage means less food waste, which requires more resources to produce than the packaging itself.
Aluminum foil packaging makes it more convenient to pack food in the right amount. Therefore, food can be prepared and consumed as needed, thus reducing waste. At the same time, it also ensures the nutritional content and health needs of the product. Smaller packaging prevents product damage and wastage compared to larger packaging, thus saving resources overall.
The research results of the European Aluminum Foil Association and the Global Aluminum Foil Producers Organization on the full life cycle carbon footprint of various foods show that the carbon emissions of aluminum foil packaging only account for a small part of the environmental impact of the entire product, generally less than 10%. These research results have been rated as the best research cases on environmental impact by the United Nations Environment Program.
Aluminum foil's exceptionally light weight and ability to be combined with other materials benefit from its many properties. Minimal materials can be used to design high-performance packaging products. Flexible packaging using aluminum foil jumbo roll has a higher product-to-package ratio than rigid packaging and can use less material space and less energy to transport.
The efficiency of aluminum foil packaging is also reflected in its ability to effectively maintain the vitamins and nutritional value of food and beverages. When the beverage was stored for 90 days, the vitamin content test results showed that the vitamin content of paper-aluminum composite packaging was 60% higher than that of PET packaging. Aluminum foil has various heating properties. Using aluminum foil packaging can shorten cooking preparation time and save energy. Welcome to leave message below to inquire the aluminum foil wholesale price.