From the factory to household freezers, packaging plays a crucial role in maintaining the freshness and overall quality of frozen food products.
Traditionally, plastic and styrofoam have dominated the frozen food packaging industry however, we are now witnessing a notable shift towards corrugated as a preferred packaging material – but why is this the new trend?
Packaging for frozen foods must endure extreme temperature fluctuations without compromising its structural integrity. Standard corrugated packaging grades can suffer from severe fibre breakdown when exposed to frozen temperatures, resulting in reduced strength and compromised product protection. Enhanced corrugated packaging grades on the other hand can be the perfect frozen food packaging solution.
Corrugated board is composed of multiple layers including fluting sandwiched between two outer liners. Enhanced fluting, together with kraft liners where possible, provide additional strength and rigidity, making the packaging more resilient against freezing temperatures. This structure makes corrugated cardboard durable – ensuring that the contents remain protected both in transit and while stored in sub-zero temperatures.
One of the principal challenges with frozen food packaging is ensuring that the products inside remain intact during transit. Frozen food often travels long distances – from factories, to supermarkets shelves and eventually, consumers’ freezers. During this process, product packaging must be strong enough to protect the contents from both physical damage and potential short-term changes in temperature. In equal measure, transit packaging that contains boxes of product must also be designed with strength and longevity in mind to ensure successful transportation.
Experience with the design of both frozen food and transit packaging is critical and at Colton Packaging we understand the unique requirements of this sector – drawing on our centuries of knowledge to enhance packaging solutions for specific use cases.
The enhanced strength of our corrugated cardboard packaging designs allows customers to overcome common transit and storage challenges, reducing the risk of product spoilage and waste.
Every frozen food product comes with its own specific packaging requirements, so we offer custom solutions tailored to meet these specific needs on a product-by-product basis. Our team of CAD designers works closely with each client to design packaging that not only protects the product, but also enhances its freezer appeal.
Corrugated cardboard is versatile and can be customised to accommodate a wide range of product shapes and sizes. From frozen vegetables and seafood, to desserts and ready meals, our team has the know-how to create cost-effective solutions that consider protection and presentation while reducing wasted space.
Our commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction continually sets us apart. Here are a few reasons why we are the perfect partner for innovative frozen food packaging projects:
For all of your frozen food packaging needs, get in touch with our team of experts for tailored advice and support.
