What is the Best Way to Package Cheese for Retail?
Between the Paleo diet and Ketogenic diet so many people are reaching for cheese as a go-to snack between meals. Cheese manufacturers have the great problem of finding better ways to package cheese for retail. One superior method is vacuum packaging. It offers superior benefits over other types of packaging. With production demands increasing vacuum packaging manufacturers have married automation with their already wonderful sealing system to deliver the best method to package cheese for retail. If you are a manufacturer of cheese and looking for a way to increase production and maintain superior packaging, give us a call today to discuss our vacuum sealing machinery. If you are still in the browsing stage read on to discover a few benefits of vacuum packaging cheese.
Benefits of Packaging Cheese for Retail
Vacuum sealing is a great packaging methods for preserving freshness, but it is also one of the easiest to use. Vacuum sealing removes the air and prevents bacteria from growing and will keep food fresher longer. Cheese generally lasts between one to two weeks when stored in ordinary bags and containers, but using a vacuum sealer extends that length between four and eight months.
Vacuum Sealing Protects Cheese
Vacuum sealing protects food from dehydration. The vacuum seal keeps your food from contact with the air, so moisture cannot evaporate, making it an excellent barrier from the elements.
Vacuum Sealing Extends Shelf Life
The shelf life of cheese food is greatly extended when you vacuum seal it. Vacuum sealing food preserves it 3 to 5 times longer than food stored in plastic containers or bags.
Vacuum Sealed Keeps Food Safe
Vacuum sealing removes most of the oxygen, preventing chemical reactions triggered by oxygen that cause food to spoil. It also prevents bacteria buildup that can spoilage in foods.
Vacuum Sealed Keeps Food Fresh
Vacuum sealing not only keeps food from spoiling, it keeps fats in the food from going rancid, keeps foods from changing color as they often do in the freezer, and prevents them from getting a slimy film or bad odor.
Looking for a Great Cheese Packaging Option to Increase Production?
AMAC Technologies has the experience to make sure you select the right cheese packaging machine for retail. We have numerous vacuum sealers and can explain the benefits of each. Please call us to discuss options, or fill out our contact form to get more information today!