KM Packaging has launched a lidding solution for bulky or awkwardly shaped foods in the premium market.
The KM KDome is a clear, sealable dome lid made to present foodstuffs attractively on shelf. It is fastened to the base with a sealant specially developed for aluminium or CPET trays.
KM Packaging worked with tray sealing machinery specialist Proseal UK to develop and test the technology.
The lid and base is intended for premium ready meals through to gourmet products and joints of meat such as whole chickens which are notoriously challenging to display in a clear, attractive package. Previously, dome lids were clipped onto the tray, leading to leakage and poor shelf life and spoilage.
In addition to the bespoke seal, customers can specify a gas flush when using the KDome. Created from coated APET, the lid is easily detached, providing the convenience of a ready-to-cook product in an oven-suitable tray. KM Packaging can supply customers directly or work with thermoforming specialists to provide a combined solution.
KM commercial director Graham Holding said the KDome showcased the company's expertise in flexible packaging and often-understated skills in sealant technology.
“Its flexibility enables manufacturers to maximise the ways products can be merchandised in-store, bringing real added value to premium packaging,” he said.
“Interested thermoformers can also work with us to develop a bespoke lidding solution for their own, tailor-made base trays.”
KM Packaging works with suppliers in Australia and New Zealand on a range of food-related solutions.
