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Banding solutions for ready meals and bowls

Banding is branding, labeling and tamper proofing

Banding is flexible, minimizes packaging and reduces energy consumption along the entire value chain. Bands securely hold all types of food together, enhance product presentation, serve as an information carrier and optimize processes.

Minimize packaging
Minimize packaging
Food labeling
Food labeling
Replace plastic with paper
Replace plastic with paper
Avoid waste
Avoid waste
Reduce energy costs
Reduce energy costs

Ready meals and bowls

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 carton sleeves, bands are sealed and closed during the packaging process. This can be done using predefined lengths or flexibly, depending on the product size and the required band tension. This makes banding much more flexible than carton sleeves. The adjustable band tension ensures that bands do not slip, even without adhesive.

Further advantages of banding compared to carton sleeves:

  • No additional labels thanks to just-in-time printing
  • No heat generation due to ultrasonic sealing
  • Easy recycling and reduced packaging volume
  • High productivity through automation
  • Full product visibility
  • Processing of various band materials on the same machine

How can banding optimize your packaging?

FAQs on banding for bowls and ready meals

Bands securely hold trays together and protect the contents without damaging them. At the same time, very little material is used.

Yes. Product information such as ingredients, weight or shelf life can be printed directly on the band. Additional labels are no longer needed.

Yes. The flexible band tension ensures a secure hold, even for chilled or moist packaging, without leaving marks.

Less material, simpler processes and a clean appearance at the point of sale. Bundling and labeling are done in one step.

With materials such as TruePaper, which is 100% recyclable, plastic can be reduced or replaced. This supports sustainable packaging concepts.

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