In food packaging machines, there is an ever-growing demand for food safety and hygienic performance to meet the stringent expectations of the end consumer. These demands are driven by increasing awareness of the critical role hygiene plays in preserving food quality and preventing contamination throughout the supply chain.

It is also important to recognize that the high hygienic performance of machines not only ensures greater food safety but also contributes to product longevity, directly impacting and extending shelf life. This is a crucial advantage for producers aiming to deliver products that maintain their quality and freshness over time while also supporting broader distribution networks and reducing food waste.

In this context, Galdi’s commitment is to develop cutting-edge filling machines that not only meet but exceed the industry’s most rigorous standards for food safety. By focusing on advanced hygienic performance, Galdi ensures that food packaging machines safeguard product integrity and extend shelf life, all while addressing the growing consumer and industry demands for enhanced quality, efficiency, and sustainability in the market.

Food Packaging Machines: Consumer Priorities on Food Safety and Extended Shelf Life

In the post-pandemic world, consumer concerns have remained focused on hygiene and food safety, which continue to be critical factors influencing purchasing decisions. According to McKinsey’s “Sustainability in Packaging 2023” report, which surveyed respondents across 11 countries, the importance of these factors is evident:

• 75% of participants rated hygiene and food safety as highly important.
• 70% emphasized the crucial role of extended shelf life in their food purchasing choices.

For food producers, the challenge is twofold. They must not only preserve the organoleptic properties—such as flavor, texture, and aroma—of ESL (Extended Shelf Life) products packaged in Gable Top cartons, but they must also ensure that these products maintain an extended shelf life to meet consumer expectations. The benefits of extended shelf life are significant:

• It enables broader distribution by reducing the need for quick product turnover.
• It allows for the transportation of goods over longer distances without compromising quality.
• It simplifies production planning by easing the constraints of shorter shelf lives for fresh products.

This is where food packaging machines come into play. Packaging machines are vital for ensuring the integrity and extended shelf life of food products. By maintaining hygiene and quality, these machines help manufacturers meet consumer demands while ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability. As consumer expectations evolve, with an increased demand for food safety and extended shelf life, this creates an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate. Packaging machines, designed to address these challenges, allow businesses to not only meet hygiene standards but also cater to the growing preferences for convenience, quality, and sustainability in food packaging.

RG280: Advanced Hygiene Solutions for Superior Food Safety in Packaging Machines

Ensuring exceptional food safety and hygiene standards is a critical requirement for modern food packaging machines. Designed to meet these demands, the RG280 is a packaging machine for food that offers cutting-edge solutions that guarantee superior hygienic performance and product integrity.

The RG280 stands out for its advanced, fully automated washing and sterilization systems, ensuring consistent and reliable results regardless of operator expertise. Key features include:

• High-performance sterilization of packages and caps: this process uses 35% hot vaporized hydrogen peroxide to effectively eliminate potential contaminants, safeguarding the safety of the final product.
• Automatic washing and disinfection of the hygienic chamber: a recirculating soda and acid solution at high temperatures thoroughly cleans and sanitizes the chamber, preventing microbial contamination within the machine.
• Automatic SIP (Sterilization in Place): pressurized steam sterilizes internal components such as piping and valves without disassembly, enhancing both efficiency and safety.
  

These fully automated systems ensure precision and repeatability, reducing human error while upholding the highest hygiene standards. With the RG280, food producers can confidently deliver safe, high-quality products that meet growing consumer demands for hygiene, reliability, and sustainability.

Galdi: Innovating Food Packaging for Extended Shelf Life

Galdi leads the way in ESL packaging technology, focusing on hygienic performance, safety, efficiency, and sustainability to deliver exceptional results for both producers and consumers. In a market where extended freshness and quality are paramount, Galdi continues to set benchmarks that align with the latest advancements in our shelf life news, ensuring products maintain their integrity and safety over time.

Our food packaging machines are designed to meet the most stringent requirements for hygiene and efficiency. At Galdi, every innovation we introduce reflects our dedication to addressing the evolving needs of the industry while ensuring superior outcomes for both producers and consumers.