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CRYOVAC® Brand Barrier Films and Laminates Recycle-Ready* for HFFS
Description
What are they?
Recycle-ready* Laminates:
Discover our lightweight 51 µm PE and 52 µm PP laminates with a cutting-edge EVOH barrier—your perfect blend of innovation and practicality. Specifically designed for Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal (HFFS) systems, these materials offer exceptional flexibility to meet your unique packaging requirements.
Not just that—these versatile solutions can also be used for tray lidding and thermoforming, making them an all-in-one answer for a variety of packaging applications.
Barrier Display Films:
Our ultra-thin, shrinkable coextruded PE-based films (ranging from 20 to 35 microns) are designed to revolutionise your packaging process. Perfect for overwrapping, these versatile films allow you to skip trays or accommodate a wide variety of tray shapes and types with ease. Packed with features like a high EVOH barrier and anti-fog properties, this material is ideal for MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) shrink applications, ensuring your products look their best while staying fresh.
A Smarter Cheese Packaging Solution
For the cheese market, we proudly introduce the CRYOVAC® AutoWrap Lite—a game-changing, total system solution. By combining a continuous vacuum system with recycle-ready barrier shrink film, AutoWrap Lite offers significant benefits:
· Extended shelf life for cheese compared to traditional packaging methods
· Reduced plastic usage, meeting sustainability goals
· Enhanced operational efficiency, keeping production seamless
· Premium pack appearance, showcasing your product beautifully
Here's what makes CRYOVAC® films and laminates amazing:
Exceptional Versatility and Efficiency: Say goodbye to the hassle of molds and reduce machine downtime with longer reel lengths. Whether you require an anti-fog or standard finish, we have the perfect solution for your needs.
Superior Barrier Protection: Our high-barrier packaging ensures your products stay fresher for longer, preserving quality and extending shelf life.
Tailored Customization: Personalize your packaging with plain or trap-printed designs for HFFS, perfectly suited to your brand’s identity.
This is packaging reimagined—smart, innovative, and designed to align seamlessly with your brand’s goals.
What problems do they solve and what benefits do they bring?
Processors and retailers are looking for packaging systems that hit their sustainability goals and save them money.
CRYOVAC® HFFS trayless solution slashes plastic usage by 65–75% compared to THF and tray lidding systems. That’s a win for you and the planet.
Our HFFS laminates are thoughtfully designed with the environment in mind, crafted to be recyclable within the PP and PE stream according to the solution chosen. They fully comply with On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) guidelines and meet CEFLEX standards, keeping you aligned with the latest sustainability requirements. Certified as recycle-ready by Cyclos*, CRYOVAC® empowers you to make a responsible choice for a greener future.*, CRYOVAC® empowers you to make a responsible choice for a greener future.
CRYOVAC’s BDF solutions reduce plastic usage, using at least 60% less plastic compared to standard laminates on the market and giving the possibility to use non-plastic trays. Its high-barrier material helps to extend shelf life and reduce overall food waste. In addition, longer rolls do not require frequent changeovers, which will improve your production speed.
Processors and retailers are increasingly seeking packaging solutions that balance sustainability goals with cost savings.
The CRYOVAC® HFFS trayless solution offers a significant leap forward, reducing plastic usage by 65–75% compared to traditional THF and tray lidding systems. It’s a win for both your business and the planet.
Designed with the environment in mind, our HFFS laminates are recyclable* within PP and PE streams, depending on the chosen solution. They fully comply with On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) guidelines and meet CEFLEX standards, ensuring alignment with the latest sustainability requirements. Certified as recycle-ready* by Cyclos, CRYOVAC® films and laminates enable you to make environmentally responsible choices for a greener future.
Additionally, CRYOVAC® BDF solutions cut plastic usage by at least 60% compared to standard laminates on the market, and they can accommodate non-plastic trays. The high-barrier materials extend shelf life, reducing food waste while maintaining product freshness. Longer rolls also minimize changeovers, boosting production efficiency.
With CRYOVAC®Brand Food Packaging, you can achieve your sustainability targets without compromising performance or cost-effectiveness.
Part of the current BDF offer is classified as recycle-ready*, by Cyclos – HTP – institute contributing to a sustainable future with shrinkable materials that are ready to go into the PE recycling stream.
* The degree of recyclability depends on the specific product configuration or components intended for recycling and the scope and availability of appropriate local recycling facilities.
Protect Your Products and Extend Shelf Life
Reduce food waste with innovative packaging designed for maximum freshness. CRYOVAC® laminates & BDF provides exceptional oxygen and moisture barriers, keeping proteins fresher for longer and minimizing spoilage. Not only does this help you save money, but it also supports a more sustainable and efficient supply chain.
Aesthetic Excellence
In the highly competitive retail landscape, presentation is key. CRYOVAC® BDF and laminates ensure your products remain visually appealing on the shelf, offering consumers a clear, unobstructed view of the quality inside.
What is the choice of automation solutions?
Materials have been successfully tested on a wide range of high speed HFFS systems with both configurations for Shrinkable and Non-Shrinkable Materials.
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