INDUSTRY CRYOVAC OPTIDURE PERFORMANCE, PROTECTION, PRESENTATION www.foodtechnology.co.nz 35 SEALED AIR Winning in today’s resourcechallenged and fast changing world demands innovation…and lots of it. Sealed Air’s Cryovac® OptiDure™ vacuum shrink bag combines unrivalled sealing performance and mechanical abuse resistance that drives operational efficiencies for fresh protein processors. The awardwinning OptiDure Abuse Bag represents a significant breakthrough in vacuum packaging that reduces leaker rates, helping facilitate faster throughput, increased production efficiency and reduced product It is estimated that a 1% reduction in leaker rates could eliminate $140 million in food waste globally. and package waste. Designed for high abuse, the bags are the key to ensuring food safety and food waste reduction, even throughout long distribution chains. And thanks to OptiDure’s excellent gloss and transparency, brand owners can leverage improved product presentation. Recently, Sealed Air received global recognition by winning the Diamond Finalist Award for its Cryovac OptiDure Abuse Bag in the global 29th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. The product demonstrated excellence in three categories - technological advancement, responsible packaging and enhanced user experience. Cryovac OptiDure demonstrates innovation across the value chain, providing greater transparency for consumers and improved merchandising for retailers. Sealed Air has been supporting New Zealand’s food industry for 60 years, enabling processors and retailers in the fresh meat sectors to develop overseas export markets through enhanced packaging and systems technologies. To find out more visit www.sealedair.com
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