Packaging Questions & Answers
Paragon’s ability to react to client demand is very important. The Innovation forum allows our customers to ask all those packaging related questions that they need answers to. Maybe you have a new product that you need packaging advice for or you need assistance in helping promote your product?
Below are questions that have been asked and answered by Paragon. As this forum grows it will provide an invaluable resource aiding innovation in packaging. If you have a question that you would like Paragon to answer for you simply use the link in the left hand column.
Q: uncoated stocks
is it possible to print wraps for a range of fresh meat products that are shrink wrapped on uncoated stock and not soak up moisture from the chiller unit - gary page, unspecified.
A: Paragon response
Do you mean print wraps on uncoated stock?
If so to prevent moisture ingress we would laquer the stock, this can be done using matt laquer if an uncoated look is desired.Alternatively synthetic material will remove any ingress issue.
Please call for more details
07702572530
Q: Frozen food packaging
I would like to know what suitable packaging would be required for samosas that bought frozen? - Shayala, unspecified.
A: Paragon response
Several packaging methods are suitable.Flow wrapping and carton or tray and lid film are just two examples.It all depends on your manufacturing process.
Q: Labels
We have a farm shop & need labels printed with our logo for use on jam jars & frozen products. Please advise if you have a label suiable for both uses. We have an account with you already as we order fruit labels from you Regards Eleanor Todd - E Todd, unspecified.
A: Paragon response
Yes we can supply labels for both of your products.
Please contact your account manager for more details or email sales at Paragon.
Thank you for your enquiry.
Q: bread packaging
which material is best for packaging continental breads such as ciabatta,focaccia and pannini? - amelia burgess, unspecified.
A: Paragon response
Paper and OPP Film is best suited to bread products.
Please contact our Flexibles division on 01427 81 66 40
for more detailed information.
Q: Biodegadable film and Packaging
We have a organic bakery as part of our business,and are looking at various options to change our packaging-film & packaging/boxes ??-ideas?? - Chris Ormandy, unspecified.
A: Paragon response
PLA films are biodegradable but allow rapid moisture loss which will shorten shelf life.
Please contact Alister Leeson on 01427 61 66 16 to discuss what is available.
Q: Packaging for onions
I am looking into setting up company supplying fresh sliced onions to both caters and retailers and need some help with how best to package the product. Ideally the product would have a shelf life of say 7 days and if possible the packaging can be resealed by the customer. From my limited research of food pacaging I understand I may need to use Modified atmosphere packaging as a way extending shelf life. If you are able to assist with my packaging problem I would be most grateful if you could contact me on the above number or by email. Many Thanks Charlie - Mr Charlie Thompson, unspecified.
A: Paragon response
Please contact our food science technology centre on 01427 61 66 16 Eric Duncan will be able to assist you in optimising your packaging solution.
Q: FOOD Labeling
i want to find out where i can find out how long a product will last when packaged and where i will find out information on how many calories, fat, protein is in a product or do you as the company be able to do that along with packaging or would i have to get all this from somewhere else and if so can you suggest something near newcastle or edinburgh thank you. - Husnan Ahmed, unspecified.
A: Paragon response
Paragon Flexibles can determine food repsiration rates which govern the shelf life of packaged foods please contact our food science technology centre on 01427 61 66 16
Q: Promotion labels on product
As a business we spend a lot of time and resource applying price promotion labels to our salad packs can this be completed prior to our product fill? - Ian Weir, 6 Dec 05.
A: Paragon response
Sure we have a service at our Flexible film facility which can apply labels to reels of film, even if we do not supply the film we will provide the Prefix service.
Contact Paragon flexibles for more information about Prefix on + 44 (0) 1427 61 66 16 or email flexibles@paragonprintandpackaging.com
Q: Promoting products
I want to promote my new pizza range, what can you suggest? - Martin Dutton, 5 Dec 05.
A: Paragon response
We can arrange the promotion to suit your budget, If you want to give away a holiday to Italy for instance we will provide you with a visual and cost, if you are happy with our proposal we will handle the whole campaign and invoice you when we deliver your packaging.
Q: Fruit Packaging
I have a prepared fruit product packaged in a pp tray with film lid some of the fruit seems to have less residual shelf life affecting the overall appearance of the product is there anything that can be done? - Mark Littlewood, 4 Dec 05.
A: Paragon response
Yes we can help please send some product to our food science development centre. We will determine the individual respiration rate for the fruit and optimise the film performance to ensure product performance.
Paragon Flexibles food science development centre has been instrumental...
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