PACKAGING & PROCESSES

Bread packaging

Start with the bread, its storage conditions and how it is packed. The material and equipment can follow.

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Bread passes through a film wrapping and sealing processBreadFilm & seal

A different pack or a different packing process?

A film specification alone does not describe the conditions the packed product will face.

MATERIAL & FORMAT

Match the pack to the product

Describe the bread, pack size and intended storage conditions. Explain the quality problem you want to improve, such as drying or loss of freshness. Compare candidate structures through trials with the actual product and storage conditions.

Compare: Pack format, gas and moisture barrier, product trials and food-contact documents.

Example: A sliced loaf in a retail bag, with the target storage period still to be confirmed by testing.

Kuraray — EVAL gas barrier material · Consumer Affairs Agency — Positive list for food-contact utensils, containers and packaging

PACKING LINE

Match the film and sealing process

Share the current pack format, film dimensions and packing equipment. Ask for a trial that checks feeding, sealing and the finished pack together. Include the handling and storage conditions when deciding which defects the trial must reveal.

Compare: Film feeding, sealing conditions, seal checks and the complete packed product.

Example: A bakery line that needs a different film while retaining its current packing equipment.

Kuraray — EVAL gas barrier material

What to check with a manufacturer

Product, storage and freshness
State whether the product is packed whole or sliced, the temperature at packing and the storage conditions you expect. Barrier materials can reduce gas transmission; the shelf life of the actual packed bread still needs product testing.Kuraray — EVAL gas barrier material
Food-contact requirements
Tell HAM where the packaging will be used and sold. Ask for the applicable food-contact material information and test documents for that market. Japan’s rules address utensils, containers and packaging; material acceptance must be checked for the destination as well.Consumer Affairs Agency — Positive list for food-contact utensils, containers and packaging
Line trials and supply format
Share a photo or description of the packing line and the current film or bag specification. Check trial quantities, roll or bag format, printing and repeat-order quantities before choosing a supplier.Kuraray — EVAL gas barrier material

How it works

  1. You

    Your enquiry

    Tell us what you are looking for or how you plan to use it.

  2. HAM

    Confirming your requirements

    HAM emails you to confirm the specifications, quantity and preferred timing.

  3. HAM

    Company introductions

    If we find companies that fit your needs, we introduce them and explain what they can offer.

You can send specifications, photos or drawings by replying to HAM’s email.

You can enquire before your specifications are final

Share the application and any requirements you already know. HAM will contact you by email.

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