Modified atmosphere technology for FIBCs
This supplier of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) packaging has developed a special technology for FIBC packaging known as Modified Atmosphere Packaging (M-A-P). The M-A-P technology (photo) can be applied to adjust oxygen levels within the packaging to the desired range. This makes it possible to control and monitor the decay and oxidation process in a precise way in order to improve the supply chain management and shelf life. Combined with the company’s non-invasive Sensor Spot technology, using a fluorescence signal to measure oxygen level inside the packaging, no openings whatsoever have to be made to the packaging material, preserving the quality inside and protecting it from contamination risks from the outside. These oxygen measurements can be repeated as often as needed without destroying the packaging in any way. Also, all bulk packaging is produced in Class 10,000–100,000 cleanrooms, further minimizing risks of contamination and pests. All types of products, such as nuts, foods, ingredients, pharmaceuticals, hemp, chemicals and especially harvested products can benefit from this technology. — Masterpack Group B.V., Enschede, the Netherlands