Food packaging
Banding is sustainable packaging in the food industry: bundling, labeling and premium labeling.
Banding is flexible, minimizes food packaging and reduces energy consumption along the entire value chain. Bands securely hold all types of food together, enhance product presentation, carry information and optimize processes.
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Banding is branding, labeling and tamper proofing
Whether suhshi or bento boxes, snack, salad or meal trays, disposable or reusable bowls: adhesive-free banding is the optimal solution for branding, labeling and tamper evidence. The optionally pre-printed, 15 to 100 mm wide paper sleeves can be precisely and fully automatically printed with variable information such as product name, production and best-before dates, 1D or 2D codes or ingredient lists during the banding process.
Bands instead of carton sleeves
Unlike rigid carton sleeves, the band is applied and sealed around the product during the packaging process. Whether set to a fixed length or adjusted flexibly to the product circumference, this method adapts dynamically to any food packaging format. Adjustable band tension secures the product firmly without adhesives. Replacing sleeves with bands saves material and optimizes your process chain.
Secure packaging and labeling
With meat and sausage products, the band acts as both full-value packaging and information carrier. Instead of applying separate labels, bands up to 100 mm wide provide space for complete product declarations. They can be printed on both sides in up to 12 colors.
Variable data such as best-before dates, barcodes or ingredient lists are applied just-in-time during packaging. Continuously adjustable tension secures the product mechanically, without adhesives or additional materials.
Consumer-friendly multipacks
A band is frustration-free packaging. The infinitely adjustable sealing force ensures the right mix of easy tearing and security. Consumers benefit from the simplest possible product handling: there is no need to laboriously cut open films, simply open by hand. No further waste separation is necessary: the bands can simply be recycled via the correct cycle - paper or mono plastic, depending on the band type.
Simplifying logistics and reducing waste
Paper bands replace plastic bags, tubular and shrink films when bundling products. Where required, thin recyclable film bands also provide stable transport security. This significantly reduces packaging waste from production to the point of sale.
For store personnel, bands can be removed by hand without tools. This eliminates the need for sharp objects and reduces the risk of injury.
Branding, labeling and tamper protection
Delicate products such as cakes, pralines or cookies require gentle fixation. The adhesive-free band securely encloses cartons or trays without exerting pressure thanks to finely adjustable tension.
High-quality bands up to 100 mm wide serve as freshness seals and information carriers at the same time. Variable data such as product name, best-before date or barcodes are printed directly during the process, eliminating the need for separate labels.
Replacing packaging and adhesive labels
For fruit and vegetables, bands replace bulky trays, shrink films or nets. Depending on product requirements, paper or thin recyclable mono-film is used. Both options reduce material use to the functional minimum.
Bands bundle products such as asparagus, bananas or apples directly into retail units. Ultrasonic sealing ensures that neither adhesives nor heat come into contact with delicate surfaces. The band also carries the complete labeling, eliminating additional adhesive labels.
For consumers, disposal is simple: paper or plastic materials are easily separated and fed into the appropriate recycling stream.
Sealing cardboard trays
Paper bands reliably secure fruit and vegetables in open tray packaging. They replace plastic lids or films and create a stable transport unit. Adjustable tension prevents products such as apples, avocados or tomatoes from colliding, effectively avoiding damage.
At the same time, the band serves as a prominent branding and information carrier. This type of packaging combines optimal product protection with high automation and enables mono-material recycling in the paper stream.
Bands reduce packaging material for seafood
When packaging seafood such as shrimp, mussels, fish fillets or mixed products in trays, bands ensure secure fixation with minimal material use. Instead of additional outer packaging or large adhesive labels, the band gently and reliably holds the products in place without damaging them.
Bands allow sensitive seafood products to be securely bundled or trays to be safely sealed within the process. The flexible band tension keeps the goods stable without causing pressure marks. Especially with moist or chilled seafood, bands demonstrate their strengths as a safe and material-efficient packaging solution.
Seafood bands also provide complete product labeling. Information such as origin, catch area, weight, shelf life or brand is clearly visible on the band, replacing additional adhesive labels. The result is a clean, high-quality product presentation at the point of sale.
Advantages of bands in food packaging
Banding can reduce packaging material by up to 70%. It secures products safely without damage. Ultrasonic sealing eliminates adhesives completely, preventing chemical residues and enabling mono-material recycling.
Advantages compared to traditional carton sleeves:
- Replaces additional labels through just-in-time printing
- No heat generation thanks to ultrasonic sealing
- Easy recycling and reduced packaging volume
- High productivity through automation
- Clear product visibility for maximum transparency
- Processing of various band materials on the same machine
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Packaging