At IFFA in Frankfurt, the Multivac Group will showcase three concepts developed specifically for the meat processing industry using sustainable films from Südpack. At booth A41 in Hall 12.1, industry professionals can experience firsthand how material-efficient, recyclable mono-structures can be processed on thermoforming packaging machines, tray sealers, and flowpackers – delivering the same high performance and reliability as conventional composite materials.
PP, PE, and PET are among the preferred polymers used in food packaging to meet the strict requirements for recyclability and material efficiency. However, due to their specific properties, these material structures are more challenging to process than conventional composites. Thanks to their many years of close collaboration, Multivac and Südpack ensure that these sustainable packaging materials can be reliably processed on standard packaging machines.
Sustainable packaging for raw ham slices
Among the highlights at the Multivac stand will be a high-performance slicing line for raw ham products. It will process Südpack’s new Peel PET floatable film as the peelable lidding film for thermoforming and modified-atmosphere packaging – offering a sustainable alternative. During the recycling process, the low-density top webs, which are sealable to mono-APET trays, can be cleanly separated from the APET bottom webs, enabling pure-grade recycling and infeed into dedicated material streams.
In addition, the ultra-thin lidding film is a premium product in terms of packaging reliability and performance. It seals securely to PET trays even when contaminated with fats, peels easily without tearing, and does not curl when opened. Its high oxygen barrier ensures maximum product protection, while the integrated antifog properties keep the lidding film clear.
Minute steaks in mono-PP trays on the TX 620 tray sealer Photo MultivacSustainable packaging for fresh meat in trays
When packaging minute steaks in mono-PP trays on the TX 620 tray sealer – part of a high-performance meat portioning line – a PP-based lidding film from SÜDPACK’s Pure-Line ensures that the entire packaging concept is classified as recyclable and can be fed into existing recycling streams. Weighing just 60 μm, the film reduces overall packaging weight while still offering maximum stability. Its peelability also delivers added convenience for consumers.
Sustainable packaging for ground meat
Once viewed critically, now widely accepted – ‘ground meat in a pouch’ – the lightweight pouch packaging for fresh ground meat. Multivac will showcase this extremely material-efficient concept on a high-performance ground meat packaging line featuring the W 510 flowpacker, which will also process PP-based flow pack films from Südpack’s bestselling Pure-Line family – engineered for efficient processing at high output rates. Despite its low material thickness of just 60 μm, this pouch packaging offers product protection comparable to conventional tray packaging solutions. At the same time, it enables material savings of up to 60%, significantly reducing the carbon footprint.
