SEAL Packaging has launched Infinity TopSeal, described as a ‘revolutionary and sustainable’ solution for food delivery businesses and foodservice caterers.
Last year, Seal Packaging was acquired by industry professionals Kevin Curran and Sally Gabbitas as a vehicle to launch new ranges of packaging. Their aim is to help clients achieve net zero by ensuring the sustainability of its products’ raw materials, usage, and end-of-life.
“At Seal Packaging, our mantra is ‘Packaging with Integrity’ and we are always seeking sustainable solutions which deliver as many operator and end-user benefits as possible,” Kevin Curran said.
“Infinity TopSeal is a truly revolutionary packaging solution, which ticks so many boxes. Available with single or double compartments, these microwavable fully recyclable trays keep food hotter for longer, while staying cool to the touch.
“They weigh less than traditional sealable options – as the material they are made from is over 60% air – and they therefore have a low carbon footprint. In short, Infinity TopSeal from Seal Packaging represents the future of sustainable top-seal packaging for food-to-go.”
Infinity TopSeal is a mono-material foodservice packaging solution and fully recyclable. The tray is made from expanded polypropylene (EPP), and the heat-sealable film lid is made from polypropylene film. EPP was developed by Klöckner Pentaplast (KP).
EPP is said to be a sustainable replacement for expanded polystyrene (EPS), which was the favoured material for takeaway food trays and clamshell burger boxes for many years. EPP is described as having ‘exceptional’ insulating properties and has a low heat transfer rate, retaining heat inside the packaging while keeping the outside cooler to the touch.
As a plastic, this packaging is naturally water-resistant with no need for extra coatings or additives to keep it stable and robust to maintain food quality.
Sealed at source, Seal Packaging explained that Infinity TopSeal also provides tamper-evidence.
“Using Infinity TopSeal from Seal Packaging can also make a significant contribution to reducing food waste,” Sally Gabbitas added. “In factory and office canteens, at the end of each meal service, caterers can now hygienically portion and seal left-overs to freeze and use later, while in educational establishments, portioned left-overs can be sealed and sold to students. In healthcare, Infinity TopSeal enables the creation of diet- and allergen-safe meals in bulk which can then be portioned, sealed and chilled or frozen for later use.”
