Boosted shelf life with barrier films

BOPP films manufacturer Cosmo Films unveiled its range of barrier films at a recent flexible packaging conference in Mumbai, India.

CEO Pankaj Poddar also spoke on the films' enhanced shelf life as an important part of reducing food waste. His presentation addressed the need for laminate structure rationalisation, and how Cosmo's films can facilitate the transition to this process.

Cosmo, which has a growing interest in the Australian market, offers the following barrier films:

Transparent films, including aroma barrier films for coffee, tea and spice packaging; high oxygen barrier films for biscuit packaging, and high oxygen and aroma barrier films for ready-to-eat pack applications.

Metallised films, including high-moisture barrier films for sandwich lamination in shampoo sachets, dry milk powder and powdered drinks sachets/ packs where loss of moisture is a concern; high moisture barrier with high-seal strength films for bulk packs needing moisture barrier, and ultra-high barrier films for foods with fatty contents such as dry fruits, chips, and cream biscuits packs.

The company also makes anti-fog films which extend the shelf life of fresh-cut vegetables, fruits and meat packs that need to be refrigerated in sub-zero temperatures by an additional four to seven days while also lending hot and cold anti-fog properties.

“We're focused on addressing the unmet needs of the industry and our latest range of barrier films address the most important of them all – enhanced shelf life and laminate structure rationalisation,” said Poddar in his presentation.