Packaging consistency has become an increasingly important topic for manufacturers looking to improve quality, protect shelf life, and reduce variability across their operations. Over the last few months, we have had the opportunity to speak with packaging and quality professionals across Europe and the United States. Although the products, packaging formats, and industries varied considerably, […]
MORE
Quantitative leak testing is becoming a key focus for food manufacturers looking to improve packaging performance. For years, most packaging lines have relied on a simple principle when it comes to seal integrity: Pass or fail. Either the pack holds, or it doesn’t. But that approach is starting to change. Across the food industry, there […]
MORE
Modified atmosphere packaging testing plays a crucial role in ensuring food quality, safety, and shelf life. When food is packaged using modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), the air inside the package is replaced with a carefully controlled mixture of gases. However, creating the correct atmosphere is only part of the process. Manufacturers must also verify that […]
MORE
Shelf life expectations for snack products continue to increase. Retailers expect consistency across batches and formats, while consumers expect the same taste and texture from the first pack they open to the last. Understanding the key snack packaging shelf life factors is essential to meeting these expectations. Modified atmosphere packaging is widely used across crisp […]
MORE
Quality control in snack manufacturing is rarely about a single test or a single piece of equipment. It is about confidence. Confidence that every pack leaving the line will protect the product inside it, maintain shelf life and meet retailer and consumer expectations. Throughout 2025, working closely with UK crisp and biscuit manufacturers, several consistent […]
MORE
Why Every MAP Line Should Use a Package Leak Tester, Not Just Headspace Analysis Many MAP users believe that a quick oxygen headspace test after sealing confirms packaging integrity; however, without using a package leak tester, you may miss leaks that only become apparent days later. A headspace reading is just a snapshot in time. It […]
MORE
If you are researching the best way to verify the integrity of your product packaging, you have likely come across two types of quality control equipment: the packaging leak tester and the headspace gas analyser. Both play an essential role in packaging validation, but they are designed for very different applications. Choosing the wrong one […]
MORE
Sustainable leak-proof packaging isn’t just about materials; it’s about performance. Everyone in the industry is racing to prove how green their packaging is: recyclable films, paper-based trays, downgauging, compostables. It’s all great progress. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: If the pack leaks, it isn’t sustainable, no matter what it’s made from. Because sustainable leak-proof packaging […]
MORE
This week at the PPMA Total Show at the NEC in Birmingham, I had countless conversations with manufacturers exploring sustainable MAP packaging solutions. One of the most notable trends is the move away from traditional plastic trays towards paper-based trays, such as those increasingly used in sausage and fresh protein packs. While the environmental benefits […]
MORE
In food manufacturing, packaging integrity testing is one of the most important steps in ensuring product quality and safety. For companies using modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), the integrity of that barrier directly determines how long products stay fresh, safe, and appealing. A single leak can undo all the effort (and cost) put into production, distribution, […]
MORE
