#Athena Tray Sealer

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A Sweet Embrace: Unveiling the Athena Tray Sealer for Namkeen & Sweet Packaging

In the world of sweets, where indulgence is the order of the day, packaging plays an extraordinary role. It's not merely about containing sweet or namkeen delights; it's about preserving the joy within. At Nichrome, we understand the importance of packaging that keeps the taste intact, and that's where the Athena Tray Sealer takes the stage.

Picture a jar filled with exquisite sweets or namkeen delights, a bulk bag filling machine whirring efficiently in the background, and a jar filling machine ensuring each container is a masterpiece. Now, think about the final touch - sealing these delightful treasures with the grace and precision of Athena Tray Sealer. It's not just packaging; it's an emotional experience.

Bulk Bag Filling Machine & Jar Filling Machine by Nichrome

Before we dive into Athena's world, let's set the stage. The bulk bag filling machine ensures that we have a reservoir of sweet & namkeen, ready to be transformed into enchanting packages. Our jar filling machine meticulously fills each container with the utmost care. This is where the journey begins, and Athena is the grand finale.

Athena Tray Sealer: The Symphony of Sealing

But it's Athena who holds the heart of namkeen & sweet packaging. With every seal, it encapsulates not just sweet or namkeen but the emotions your product carries. It's about preserving the nostalgia of grandma's kitchen, the joy of childhood treats, and the love that's shared with each bite.

Athena Tray Sealer Highlights

Ensures the products stay safe and hygienic.

Robust design and easy maintenance

Ideal packaging for small and medium-sized companies.

Conclusion

At Nichrome, we're not just packaging machines. We're creators of moments, guardians of traditions, and protectors of sweetness. Our Athena Tray Sealer, in harmony with the bulk bag filling machine and jar filling machine, ensures that each sweet or namkeen is packaged efficiently.

It's not just packaging; it's a promise. A promise to keep the taste alive, the memories intact, and the joy everlasting.

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Thermoforming MAP Tray Sealing Machines | Athena Tray Sealers I Nichrome Pacakging

Athena Tray Sealers for preformed trays are able to seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with "Skin effect" all types of trays or jars. Due to its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance, Athena is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies. Applications: Cut Vegetables & Fruits, Meat & fish, Ready-to-eat meals, Namkeen & sweets.

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MAP TRAY SEALING - ATHENA TRAY SEALER

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HOW DOES NICHROME’S MAP TECHNOLOGY WORK?

MAP or Modified Atmosphere Packaging is a widely used technique of preservation when it comes to food packaging. MAP technology like that in a tray sealing machine is gaining more and more popularity as a method of preserving freshness and lengthening the shelf life of fresh foods - fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products and more. It is a notable method of preventing spoilage and extending the shelf life of various food products.

So what is MAP technology? 

Atmospheric air is a combination of 3 elements - N2 (79%), O2 (20.96%), CO2 (0.04%) and traces of inert gases and vapour. 

MAP packaging, sometimes known as controlled atmosphere packaging, is the method of modifying the makeup of the internal atmosphere of a package using a modified atmosphere packaging machine - usually food packages and medicines - in order to improve the shelf life of the packed products. 

This technology was developed to deal with the short shelf life of certain food products such as meat, fish, poultry and dairy in the presence of oxygen. The presence of oxygen in the packaging leads to the lipid oxidation of the food product. Oxygen contributes to the shortened shelf life of fresh produce because it leads to high respiration rates. Even microbiologically, Oxygen catalyses the growth of aerobic spoilage microorganisms. 

It is plainly obvious that a reduction in oxygen and its replacement with more suitable gases can deter or reduce oxidation reactions and microbiological spoilage.

 MAP food packaging using a MAP tray sealer generally involves the lowering of the amount of oxygen in the headspace within the package. Nitrogen - a comparatively inert gas - or carbon dioxide can be used to replace oxygen. 

The use of active techniques such as gas flushing and compensated vacuum, or passive ones like designing ‘breathable films’ can be used to achieve a stable atmosphere of gases inside the packaging. 

The different components of MAP Technology 

1.    Machine

2.    Gas mixer

3.    Gas analyser

4.    Trays

5.    Barrier film 

Why MAP Technology? 

●     Convenience

●     Quality

●     Safety

●     Availability

●     Brand image

●     Extended shelf life

●     Sensory aspects 

Advantages of MAP Technology 

●     Maintaining the quality throughout the manufacturing process (GMP) (GHP)

●     Maintaining protocols for food safety and HACCP

●     Consistent productivity with limited manpower

●     Can handle a variety of products and is capable of handling different SKU sizes

 Benefits of MAP Technology 

●     Shelf-life extension

●     Waste minimisation (profit maximisation)

●     Quality

●     Reduced need for artificial preservatives, maintaining the

●     Increased distribution possibilities 

  How does MAP control micro-organisms?

MAP can control 4 types of micro-organisms:

•       Aerobic Microbes – require oxygen or air for respiration and growth    

•       Anaerobic Microbes - do not require oxygen or air to grow      

•       Microaerophilic Microbes – require a low level of oxygen for optimum                  growth

•       Facultative Anaerobic microbes - can respire and grow with/without the                presence of oxygen

 MAP for shelf-life and food spoilage

•       Remain safe

•       Be certain to retain desired sensory, chemical, physical and                                  microbiological characteristics

•       Comply with any label declaration of nutritional data when stored and                  handled under the recommended data 

Factors that influence shelf-life

●     Raw materials

●     Product formulation

●     Processing

●     Packaging atmosphere

●     Hygiene

●     Distribution

●     Storage

●     Consumer handling 

Nichrome’s MAP Tray Sealing Machines

●        Nichrome – Tecnovac Semiautomatic Tray sealing machine

●        Nichrome – Tecnovac Linear Machine model Athena

●        Nichrome – Tecnovac Dual Drive Machine model Athena

Conclusion

If you are looking for a thali packing machine , tray sealing machine, container sealing machine, nitrogen packing machine, or a food tray sealing machine with MAP food packaging technology - aka controlled atmosphere packaging - for your fresh food business, connect with Nichrome. Nichrome is among the leading packaging machine manufacturers, Automatic filling machine manufacturers, filling and sealing machine manufacturers and providers of integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome has an illustrious history and significant expertise in food packaging and offers the full range of VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines), HFFS (Horizontal form fill seal machines) and automated packaging machines - including powder packaging machines, snack packaging machines, liquid packaging machines, pharmaceutical packaging machines and ready-to-eat packaging machines. Nichrome proactively works in conjunction with its clients, helping them plan and implement the most cost-effective and dependable MAP solution for their needs.

 Visit www.nichrome.com to learn more!

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Athena Tray Sealing Machine

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MAP Tray Sealing From Nichrome

MAP Tray Sealing From Nichrome

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is the trend in food packaging nowadays. The MAP technology is gaining more and more popularity as a method of preserving freshness and lengthening the shelf life of fresh foods – fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products and more.So what is MAP technology? Modified Atmosphere Packaging is the method of modifying the makeup of the internal atmosphere of a…

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Nichrome introduces Thermoforming Tray Sealing machine from Tecnovac, Italy. Athena is able to seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with "Skin effect" all types of trays or jars. Due to its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance, Athena is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies.

For marketers of cut fruits & vegetables, meat & fish, namkeen & sweets and even ready-to-eat meals like biryani, ATHENA ensures the products stay safe and hygienic till they reach the consumer's table.

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ADVANTAGES OF MAP FOOD PACKAGING

MAP or Modified Atmosphere Packaging is a widely used technique of preservation when it comes to food packaging. It is a notable method of preventing spoilage and extending the shelf life of various food products. 

Modified Atmosphere Packaging and food tray sealing machines became especially essential during the COVID-19 pandemic as customers were instructed to leave their homes only when necessary, so many people began stocking up on food products with longer shelf lives. This resulted in an extensive increase in demand for packaged food products that were packed using MAP technology. 

What is MAP exactly? 

Modified Atmosphere Packaging includes either actively or passively modifying the atmosphere surrounding the product in the interior of a package made of various types and/or combinations of films. 

Modified atmosphere packaging machines India come in two kinds: Passive and Active. An active modified atmosphere packaging is the process in which the displacement of gases in the package is done and is then replaced with a desired mixture of gases. A passive modified atmosphere packaging is when the product is packaged using a selected film type and the required atmosphere develops on its own as a consequence of the products’ respiration and diffusion of gases through the film. Another approach is to use an automatic packing machine or a tray sealer machine india to create a vacuum in the packaging hence not allowing the food to spoil. One of the major active MAP technologies in Packaging solutions in India for food and beverage products is gas flushing. A gas flush is used for the following purposes: 

●     Displacement of oxygen inside the package to delay oxidation

●     Decreasing the development of aerobic spoilage organisms

●     Acting as a filler for maintaining package conformity 

During the gas flush procedure, a harmless gas - usually nitrogen or carbon dioxide or both - is dynamically pumped into the bag before it is sealed in order to displace ambient oxygen. The reason for this is to decrease the amount of oxygen since it is the most damaging to the freshness of the material. 

The role of nitrogen and carbon dioxide 

Nitrogen, being an inert gas, is frequently used in nitrogen packing machines and nitrogen filling machines for food packaging to displace oxygen for products which are prone to oxidation. It also acts as a filler gas to prevent the pack from collapsing. Many snack products like potato wafers rely on nitrogen flushing to ensure longer shelf life, decrease rancidity and maintain the quality of the snacks. 

Carbon dioxide is generally inserted to act as an anti-microbial agent. A minimum amount of 20% carbon dioxide is mixed with nitrogen to form anaerobic environments that inhibit the growth of aerobic microorganisms. Most commonly, raw and cooked meats, fish, ready meals, combination products and bakery goods are packed with a proportion of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is usually used at levels between 25-40% but can be used up to 100% in packaging bakery goods and some cheeses to provide a longer mould-free shelf life. 

How does modified atmosphere packaging protect food items? 

The primary way in which modified atmosphere packaging by a food tray packing machine protects fresh food is by decreasing its exposure to oxygen. The presence of oxygen leads to oxidation, which causes discolouration, spoilage, and change in flavour and texture. Decreasing or regulating the amount of oxygen present in a package can ensure that the food product remains fresh longer, thereby extending its shelf life and ensuring the consistency of the food products. 

Nichrome’s MAP Offerings 

One of Nichrome’s MAP offerings in Packaging Machines India is the Athena Thermoforming Tray Sealing Machine from Tecnovac, Italy. The Athena machine is able to seal and pack in a protective atmosphere of vacuum and gas all types of trays and jars. Its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance make the Athena ideal for use in small and medium-sized companies.

 The Athena horizontal packaging machine ensures that the marketers of cut fruits & vegetables, meat & fish, namkeen & sweets, and ready to eat meals like biryani are able to ensure that their products stay safe and hygienic till they arrive at the consumer’s table. 

The modified atmosphere packaging machine works by extracting oxygen & carbon dioxide from the air of the trays, while synchronously filling them with nitrogen or mixed air to ensure that the food does not deteriorate, after which, the tray is sealed well. 

Conclusion

With ‘snackification’ being all the rage and the growing demand for packed foods with longer shelf lives, it is imperative that manufacturers and packagers invest in reliable MAP technology for their packaging process. MAP allows food producers to maximize convenience to consumers while still offering the fresh, preservative-free food products they desire.

We recommend that you connect with Nichrome, one of the leading packaging machine manufacturers, Automatic filling machine manufacturers, filling and sealing machine manufacturers and providers of integrated packaging solutions. Nichrome has a storied history and considerable expertise in food packaging and offers the full gamut of VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines), HFFS (Horizontal form fill seal machines) and automated packaging machines - including powder packaging machines, snack packaging machines, liquid packaging machines, pharmaceutical packaging machines and ready-to-eat packaging machines. Nichrome proactively works with its clients, helping them to plan and implement the most cost-effective and dependable MAP solution for their needs. 

Visit www.nichrome.com to learn more!

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TRAY SEALING SIMPLIFIED BY NICHROME

Companies in the food & beverage industry know how critical packaging is for keeping food fresh and preventing deterioration. Packaging also plays a crucial role in attracting customers and making the food easily transportable. Tray sealing is a newish trend that looks like it's here to stay.

Nichrome is happy to introduce you to this new technology for food packaging.

What are Tray Sealers?

Tray sealers are automated packaging machines that apply plastic film lids to trays of varying materials, sizes, shapes and depths. They are also known as heat sealers, top sealers or tray lidding machines. The versatility of this technology makes it the optimal solution for packaging fresh produce, meats, frozen meals, ready-made meals, snacks and more. In India, their application is growing in the snacks and sweetmeats section with a large number of mithai and savoury items being packaged in thermoformed trays.

How do Tray Sealers work?

Tray Sealers come in two basic formats: semi-automatic and automatic. The process begins with the product-filled trays entering the in-feed conveyor where they get indexed and spaced. They are then picked up by a transfer beam to be transferred within the tooling. The seal plate picks up the product-filled trays and lifts them against the film. The film and trays are then compressed against the heated upper tooling to activate the sealing properties against the tray, while simultaneously cutting the film. Finally, after the necessary seal dwell time has elapsed, the seal station lowers the trays back down and ejects them to the out-feed of the machine.

Tray Sealers from Nichrome

Nichrome, India’s leading provider of automatic packaging machines and integrated packaging solutions has tied up with Tecnovac, Italy to bring the latest MAP tray sealing technology to India’s food industry. The offerings include:

Athena: This is an automatic tray sealer for small to medium production scale, designed for longevity and continuous operation in aggressive environments. The simple and intuitive interface makes it the best choice for most users. Athena is capable of packaging in modified atmosphere any combination of compatible trays and top film studied for such applications. Thanks to the Athena’s strong stainless steel structure, easy maintenance and conformity to hygienic requirements, this machine is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies.

Athena is available in different versions: only sealing, sealing and MAP, sealing/MAP/SKIN, and for trays up to 250mm high.

Olympia: This semi-automatic machine has been designed to package food in sealing alone, in a modified atmosphere or with “SKIN effect”. The compact size and simple use make this machine the ideal choice for those entering the world of professional packaging.

Built entirely in stainless steel, it is fitted with the best components on the market to guarantee performance and reliability.

Olympia too is available in different versions: sealing alone, sealing/gas-vacuum, sealing/gas-vacuum/SKIN-SKIN PROTRUDING, and for high packages up to 250 mm.

Olympia PRO: The Olympia PRO model has been developed to easily pack foods in pre-formed trays. 

The semi-automatic configuration with the rotary table and the two vacuum chambers, maximizes the production! In fact, during the packaging cycle, it’s possible to unload and load up the second chamber, increasing productivity.

Why Nichrome?

Since Nichrome developed India's first indigenous milk packaging machine in 1977, they have been at the forefront of next-generation packaging technologies; a brand trusted for its rich legacy of pioneering innovation, extensive domain knowledge and manufacturing competency in packaging systems.

For enterprises big and small, for applications existing and emerging, Nichrome offer infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions - as they partner with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support.

Based in Pune, India, Nichrome’s sales & service network spans India and the world. They have presence in 45 countries and more than 10,000 successful installations worldwide.

Conclusion

Nichrome's tray sealing solutions, for mithai manufacturers and makers of Indian snacks, ready meals, fresh produce, etc., the Tecnovac range offers unmatched advantages, matched by Nichrome's proven expertise, sales & service network, and sound installation support.

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BRIGHTEN YOUR FESTIVE SALES WITH SNACKS PACKAGING BY NICHROME

The upcoming festive season in India offers a tremendous opportunity for marketers to connect with customers. This time of year includes the most popular spending season; a period with back-to-back festivals: Navratri, Durga Pujo, Diwali, Eid and soon after, Christmas and New Year. During this time, even the most frugal consumers open purses to celebrate and exchange gifts.

In fact, many brands have seen the potential of this season and launch their products such as cookies, namkeen, chocolates, mithai, etc. in special festive packs, promoting them as unique gifting options.

This year, the pandemic is sure to alter the dynamics of this seasonal consumption. It has raised critical questions of hygiene and safety, making customers veer away from buying loose mithai and namkeen and towards well packaged products. More and more people are opting for online shopping, and will probably be ordering sweets, namkeen and dry fruits to be delivered to friends and relatives.

For marketers of such products, high quality snack packaging is the need of the hour. Who better than Nichrome to lend a helping hand?

Nichrome is India’s leading provider of integrated packaging solutions with a whole gamut of offerings for diverse applications. Especially for snacks, Nichrome offers a range of automated snacks packaging machines and namkeen packing machines to suit different needs and budgets.

Nichrome’s snack packaging solutions

If you’re searching for the best snacks machine manufacturer to enhance productivity in your snacks packing unit, Nichrome should be your first choice. Just check out some of their VFFS offerings:

Excel VertiPack 320: India's first vertical pouch packaging machine! Yet another versatile innovation from Nichrome, Excel Vertipack 320 has been developed for packaging dry fruits, snacks, pasta, grains, etc. in a variety of standup pouches with or without zipper.

With its high speed performance, sturdy design, online check weigher & metal detector, compatibility with multiple fillers, and a host of other features, Excel Vertipack 320 assures you robust performance with unmatched versatility.

Sprint 250 Snack Pack: When it comes to snack packaging, Nichrome leads the way with its high-speed, accurate Sprint Snack Pack. Designed especially for the snack industry, Sprint Snack Pack is a potato chips packing machine that offers quick and easy tool-less changeover of size parts resulting in minimum product falling height.

It packs a wide variety of snacks and similar food products in pouch formats such as the CSPP, Gusset with D-cut and Gusset. The perforation system makes it possible to produce chain of small pouches. Sprint Snack Pack has HACCP & GMP compatible construction.

Excel 400 Plus Multi-Head Weigher: This snacks packing machine is suited for bulk packs up to 10 kgs. It comes with a plus advantage of automation equipped with CE marked PLC Controller and touch screen HMI. Key features include print mark scanners, static charge eliminator, servo motor driven bag length control system, and adjustable stroke of cross sealing jaws for optimum performance.

It is designed as per stringent quality standards, and can be easily integrated to upstream or downstream machines/systems.

Sprint 250 Plus Multi-Head Weigher: For pouch quantities up to 2 Kgs, Nichrome’s Sprint 250 Plus series offers speed, accuracy and efficiency for flexible packaging of a wide variety of snacks such as potato chips, kurkure, Indian namkeen, dry fruits, nuts, puffed snacks, etc.

Sprint 250 Plus is an automated snack packing machine with CE marked PLC and touch screen HMI. Its servo motor driven sealing system can effectively seal with pressure levels maintained. It is programmed to pull the exact length of film required for packaging, and offers a perforation system to deliver a chain of small pouches.

Wing 200 E-Line Snack Pack: This machine has been developed by Nichrome as an exclusive snack packaging solution for startups and small-medium enterprises.

It offers all the superior expertise and reliability of Nichrome, in a compact, affordable format - designed to fit the space, budget and performance expectations of small businesses. This machine packs products in CSPP pouches and also has the feature to deliver a perforated chain of pouches.

Tray Sealers: Nichrome has tied up with Tecnovac to bring their highly reputed and globally popular tray sealing machines to India. For Indian mithai, snacks and other food products, these namkeen packing machines deliver MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) technology whereby the items are packed safely in preformed trays, untouched by human hands - and sealed tight in a modified atmosphere that prevents spoilage and extends shelf life. The range includes Athena Automatic Tray Sealing Machine, Olympia Pro and Olympia VG Semi-automatic Tray Sealing Machines.

Conclusion

To ensure safety, shelf life and retail value of snacks, mithai and namkeen, it makes smart business sense to invest in a snacks packing machine from Nichrome. Not just for the festive season but beyond. Nichrome assures robust, high-performance technology and end-to-end support.

Want to know Nichrome’s chips packing machine price? Can’t decide if you need a semi-automatic or fully automatic tray sealer? Wondering which pouch formats are right for your product? Worried about ROI in these difficult times? Talk to Nichrome. Nichrome works as your partner and consultant, custom designing the optimal snack packing solution for your specific needs and business goals.

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Nichrome: Extending shelf life of fresh food with MAP technology

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is the new buzz word in food packaging. MAP is becoming more and more popular for preserving the freshness and extending the storage/shelf life of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and many more.

What is MAP technology?

According to Wikipedia, “Modified atmosphere is the practice of modifying the composition of the internal atmosphere of a package (commonly food packages, drugs, etc.) in order to improve the shelf life. The need for this technology for food arises from the short shelf life of food products such as meat, fish, poultry, and dairy in the presence of oxygen. In food, oxygen is readily available for lipid oxidation reactions. Oxygen also helps maintain high respiration rates of fresh produce, which contribute to shortened shelf life. From a microbiological aspect, oxygen encourages the growth of aerobic spoilage microorganisms.  Therefore, the reduction of oxygen and its replacement with other gases can reduce or delay oxidation reactions and microbiological spoilage.

The modification process generally lowers the amount of oxygen (O2) in the headspace of the package. Oxygen can be replaced with nitrogen (N2), a comparatively inert gas, or carbon dioxide (CO2). A stable atmosphere of gases inside the packaging can be achieved using active techniques, such as gas flushing and compensated vacuum, or passively by designing “breathable” films.’

To package a product in a modified atmosphere requires sophisticated machinery to flush out air from the packaging chamber and replace it with a different gas or precisely defined mixture of gases, then seal the product in the packaging so that only the modified atmosphere surrounds the product and not any other unwanted gas.

Cutting edge technologies have been developed to ensure that the gas mixture is the correct one, and to test that once sealed, the packages contain the right mixture and do not leak.

Nichrome presents Athena, Thermoforming Tray Seal Machine

Tecnovac in Italy is a leading name in the manufacture of packaging machines for food products.  Over time it has carved out a name for itself in the packaging world, producing all-round automatic packaging machines for a wide range of products including food, industrial and pharmaceutical products.

Nichrome, India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer andintegrated packaging solutions provider,has collaborated to bring Tecnovac’s highly successful Athena Automatic Tray Sealer to India. Athena is capable of packaging food in modified atmosphere, any combination of compatible trays and top film studied for packaging chopped vegetables & fruits, raw& processed meats, fish, frozen food, Indian mithai, namkeens, and ready-to-eat meals such as biryani. Using pre-formed trays, Athena is able to seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with ‘skin effect’ all types of trays or jars. Due to its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance, Athena is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies. With these features and its output speed of up to 60 trays per minute, Athena should find easy acceptance among India’s ready-to-eat food manufacturers.

MAP, in the time of the pandemic

In the current global situation, Athena offers a win-win proposition for manufacturers of food items and consumers. Especially in India, where snacks, namkeens and mithai are a much-loved part of life, Athena’s MAP technology will ensure that the items are packed safely, untouched by human hands – thereby raising hygiene levels that all consumers are concerned about. Manufacturers can continue production and sale; consumers can enjoy the mithai and snacks they crave with safety and cleanliness.

For further details, and more expert food packaging solutions, talk to Nichrome.

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Nichrome: Serving The Ready-to-Eat Industry with Excellence

According to an ASSOCHAM report, the perceived convenience of packaged foods has been driving impressive growth in the segment. Rising incomes, younger households & working couples in urban India suggest that this surge will continue in the next few years. Since 2010, the packaged food industry, which includes beverages, dairy products, snacks & baked foods, ketchups, jam, etc., has been growing at 32.5% per year and is expected to swell to 35% till 2017 at least. Urban households account for 80% of this market. India has a large base of young consumers, who form majority of the country’s workforce. These young consumers hardly find time for traditional cooking due to their busy life styles which further creates significant potential for ready-to-eat food products. Yet, even as convenience is the main driver, health-conscious consumers also seekhealthy ready to eat meal options.

Major players like ITC, Kohinoor, MTR and McCain among others are providing impetus to the industry with product innovation, branding and attractive packaging. The players in the packaged food industry tweak their product offerings to suit the taste of Indian consumers and launch new variants to cater to region-specific demand which have widened their consumer base. The industry players also consider factors like freshness, crispiness and flavor of the product, which the consumers consider important, before launching new products.

Nichrome’s HFFS Totpack Pick-Fill-Seal (PFS) machines offer the combined benefits of variety, productivity and specialty packaging for ready-to-eat foods. The high-precision Totpack PFS machine is controlled through a PLC with touch-screen interface, and supports a variety of pack/pouch formats. Packing material for preformed pouches include heat sealable laminates like PET/PE, Paper/Alu-foil/PE, Alu/PF, PET/Alu-foil/PE or Co ex films.

Advanced packaging technology enables 2 or 3 different fillers to dispense multiple types of ingredients in the same pouch. The machines conveniently pack a wide variety of ready-to-eat foods in eye-catching innovative shapes while maintaining freshness of the products.The sturdy PFS machine offers multiple filler options. The RTE Filler facilitates ready to eatmeals packaging for products such as Palak Paneer, Dal Makhani, Butter Chicken, Biryani, Gravies, Matar Paneer, Punjabi Chhole, Punjabi Kadhi, Rajma Masala, etc. The Linear/Gate Weigher can be used for vegetable seed packaging while the Servo Auger Filler is suitable for powders like ORS, Pharmaceutical Powder, Spice Powder, Milk Powder, Coffee, Health Drinks, Instant Mixes, Premixes, etc. Multi-Head Weighers are used for ready to eat snack & namkeen packaging; Piston Fillers for viscous products like pastes, pickles, ketchup, soup, sauces, ghee, etc.Other filler options include Cup Filler (for sugar, rice, pulses, etc.) and Gravity Filler/Flow Meter (for liquids like milk, lassi, oil, juices, wines, etc.).

A comparatively recent offering from Nichrome is Athena Automatic Tray Sealer from Tecnovac, Italy. Using pre-formed trays, Athena is able to seal, pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum + gas) or with ‘skin effect’ all types of trays or jars. Due to its strong stainless steel structure and easy maintenance, Athena is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies. Applications include cut vegetables & fruits, meats, fish, ready-to-eat meals, snacks, etc. With these features and its speed of up to 60 trays per minute, Athena finds easy acceptance among India’s ready-to-eat food manufacturers.

Thus, for players in the processed food industry, Nichrome offers among the best ready to eat food packaging solutions. Decades of industry experience and expertise to customize solutions make Nichrome the food packaging supplier of choice across India.