Verstraete IML, along with ITC Packaging, has provided advanced in-mould label (IML) packaging for Spanish food producer Dulcesol’s Naturcrem creamy soups.
Image: Naturcrem creamy soups with barrier IML packaging. Photo: courtesy of Verstraete IML.
The companies have developed an innovative barrier IML packaging for Naturcrem single-serving soups.
Verstraete’s IML oxygen-barrier label has been used in the packaging of Naturcrem soups, which extends the products’ shelf life without needing refrigeration.
ITC Packaging account manager Óscar Alcaide said: “Dulcesol came to us, stating that they wanted to launch products in an entirely new segment: ready-to-eat, natural creamy soups.
“The challenge here was to develop individual packaging that is microwave-safe and has an oxygen barrier, given that the product is 100% natural and doesn’t contain any preservatives.”
IML label, which serves as a barrier, provides a shelf life of up to one year without refrigeration for Naturcrem soups.
Verstraete has developed labels by using specific inks, special lacquer and pasteurization-resistant oxygen barrier, enabling to maintain quality and look of the products.
The pentagonal base, round and open top features make the packaging perfectly suitable for ready-to-eat creamy soups segment.
Verstraete has developed labels by using specific inks, special lacquer and pasteurization-resistant oxygen barrier, enabling to maintain quality and look of the products.
Verstraete IML Southern Europe regional sales manager Benedict Adins said: “An IML label with an oxygen barrier reduces the oxygen permeability of IML packaging, in particular by making use of an EVOH layer in the IML film.”
“This means that the OTR value, the extent of the oxygen permeability, is up to 100 times less compared to packaging with a standard IML label.”
Verstraete is a subsidiary of Multi-Color Company, and supplies in mould labels for multiple segments within the packaging industry, including dairy, salads and health care.
Multi-Color provides label solutions to the customers in different industries, including home and personal care, food and beverage, healthcare, specialty, and wine and spirits.