Food packaging is a huge market globally. With the growth of online food orders, online grocery orders worldwide during the pandemic-induced lockdowns have made food packaging one of the most sought-out markets since 2020. According to reports, the market for online food delivery services is expected to grow from $115.07 billion in 2020 to $126.91 billion in 2021 with a CAGR of 10.3%. As per predictions, this market may reach $192.16 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 11%.
When the lockdowns were lifted and normalcy were restored in 2021, food packaging companies felt a positive impact with more food delivery and grocery and other food related markets choosing to adopt a more sustainable packaging system. As a result, sustainable means such as food packaging cans became a more preferred choice. As per Fortune Business Insights the global food packaging market, in general, has been projected to grow from $338.34 billion in 2021 to $478.18 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 5.1% (2021-2028).
General guidelines for food packaging worldwide
1. Dry and dark storage:
Food products – be it dry goods or cold products – have a shorter shelf life. They need to be stored away from sunlight. This increases their life and helps in temperature control for longer storage. It is recommended that the humidity level must be under 15% to help preserve product quality. Two more factors that help product quality are moisture-proof packaging and temperature levels.
2. Controlling humidity:
Always keep a hygrometer in your storage area for monitoring humidity levels. That way you can easily spot mould or damp in any parts of your storage area and they can be eliminated.
3. Stock rotation and labelling:
For grocery stores, restaurants, cafes or any catering company, stock rotation should be the first line of defense against food spoiling. Ideal way to do that is follow the FIFO – first in, first out rule, that means older food must be sold first.
4. Storing food in cans:
For longevity of the food, it’s vital to hire food packaging cans suppliers on a regular basis, since storing food in cans has an added advantage. Food cans do not spoil the taste of the food compared to plastic or paper packages.
Benefits of storing food in cans
1. Sound nutrition:
Food when stored in cans can sustain important nutrients such as protein, vitamins, fibre and minerals that are vital for a healthy diet. The storage environment in cans makes it easier to increase the longevity of the food nutrients, keeping the food healthier.
2. Less sodium intake:
The Saudi Arabian packaging industry supplies food cans to some of the most environment-conscious food players who wish to serve healthier and more fresh food products to their customers.
Most foods that are stored in cans have less than 1% of sodium intake and provide healthier options such as low-salt or reduced sodium options to several foods, unlike other packaging options.
3. Canned foods are minimally processed:
Food cans are standards of quality when it comes to food products since most canned foods are minimally processed and many consumers depend on them for their staple diets. Cans also provide an easier way to consume such food products since they come in a staple quantity and can be cooked in the can itself.
4. One of the safest forms of food packaging:
Food cans are also considered and accepted as the safest in food packaging in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
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