Packaging Machine For Ready To Eat And Heat Foods
Value Proposition
Teagasc has developed a semi-automatic machine with gas flush capabilities for packaging food products in tamper-proof tubs with lids. This allows for gas flushing, without the use of plastic sleeve (to preserve and extend product shelf life) and lidding of tamper proof pots for ready to eat or heat food products, reducing plastic waste.
Opportunity
SMEs are limited by the scale, capital cost and utility requirements associated with packaging equipment and under pressure to reduce food waste and plastics use.
We welcome engagement for market validation purposes.
Development Stage
Efficacy proven at pilot field scale (10kg fresh seaweed) with industry engagement, scaled up from lab scale trials.
Published EPO Patent -”Method of preserving seaweed” EP4268609 A1
Advantages
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- Semi-automatic easy to use benchtop solution with small footprint
- Cost effective sustainable solution for small companies; no external compressed air and lower electrical requirements
- Reduces plastic waste associated with plastic sleeves typically used for these product types
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To find out more contact: Miriam Walsh engage@teagasc.ie