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Packaging
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Food Contact Material
Food contact materials are any materials intended to come into contact with food, including packaging, liners, containers and processing equipment surfaces. In…
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Glass Packaging
Glass packaging, mainly jars and bottles, is chemically inert, provides a complete barrier and is widely used for retail honey, preserves and…
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Gross Weight
Gross weight is the total weight of the goods including all packaging, pallets and securing materials. It is used in transport documents,…
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Humidity Indicator Card
A humidity indicator card is a small card with chemically treated spots that change colour at defined relative-humidity levels. Placed inside packaging…
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Master Carton
A master carton is the outer shipping carton that contains several retail or consumer units, protecting them during transport and storage. Master…
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Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) replaces the air inside a pack with a defined gas mixture, typically adjusting oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen,…
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Net Weight
Net weight is the weight of the product alone, excluding all packaging. It is the legally declared quantity on labels and commercial…
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Pallet
A pallet is a flat platform, usually wooden or plastic, on which cartons or bags are stacked and secured for handling by…
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Palletization
Palletization is the stacking and securing of packed goods on pallets for efficient handling, storage and transport. Good palletization uses interlocking patterns,…
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Polyethylene Bag
A polyethylene (PE) bag is a food-grade plastic bag used as an inner liner inside cartons for frozen fruit and vegetables or…