Film packaging is perceived differently again and appreciated more
The current situation clearly shows how important packaging in general and film packaging in particular is, and not only for the protection and transport of the products. Product safety and product hygiene are now more important than ever. In the public discussions before the Corona crisis, these arguments no longer played a major role; these facts were frighteningly irrelevant. Hardly anyone wanted to hear about ecological advantages over other materials. But it is also a fact that a safe, reliable and sustainable supply of food to 80 million people in Germany cannot be achieved without packaging. After all, it is only through packaging that most food products become durable and storable. This applies to the entire production and supply chain, from the place of production in the field or factory to the retail trade and, of course, from the retail trade to the consumer and into the home kitchen.
Film packaging is perceived differently again and appreciated more
Kallfass
Film packaging provides hygienic protection and extends the shelf life of food products
"I very much hope that the current situation in which Germany and the world find themselves will make the discussion about film packaging more objective again and that facts will once again be taken into account," says Jens Kallfass, CEO of Kallfass Verpackungsmaschinen. "The appreciation of packaging and its actual function has currently increased significantly again, as many consumers want to stock up on hygienically packaged and sufficiently durable products," Jens Kallfass continues.
Plastics are valuable materials and must be kept in circulation
The ecological advantages of plastic packaging over other materials have recently faded into the background in the public debate. "Plastic packaging was now only perceived as waste. This is too one-sided a view. Plastic packaging is recyclable material that must be kept in a closed loop economy", Jens Kallfass continues. Consumers are asked to keep the various plastics in the cycle by feeding them professionally into existing recycling systems. It is important that only as much packaging as necessary and as little as possible is used. This contributes to the avoidance of food losses and thus to sustainable management.
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