This packaging innovation puts sliced meat, dairy and seafood products in the spotlights. FlatMap® creates a fresh, new look at retail, but also convinces with a resource-saving use of materials. An outstanding feature of the FlatMap® system is its quality in reclosability.
FlatMap®: paper-based packaging for sliced products
Discover FlatMap®
Sustainable:
Up to 75% less plastic
Recyclable:
Fully separable in plastic and cardboard
Optimal branding:
Double-sided printing of cardboard carrier
Long shelf life:
Modified atmosphere packaging
M-Flex at Kaufhaus Hubmann provides solution for deli products
Tradition meets innovation with SEALPAC's semi-automatic traysealer
Kaufhaus Hubmann, Austria
Sliced meat in sustainable FlatMap®
SEALPAC A7 traysealer, Bigler, Switzerland
Recyclable MAP solution for sliced meat
Swiss manufacturer Bigler is causing a stir at retail with the new FlatMap® system.
Bigler, Switzerland
Animation of the sustainable FlatMap® system
SEALPAC
How does FlatMap® work
With FlatMap®, sliced products are packaged safely, under highest quality, and in a striking manner. The product is placed on a flat cardboard carrier and securely sealed under modified atmosphere. Consumer-friendly opening of the pack is ensured by a peel tab. As an option, reclosable films can be used for the FlatMap® packaging system, to allow for optimal freshness until the very last slice. Supported by an attractive design, sliced products are ready to serve from their packaging on the table.
Easy separation
The cardboard carrier is coated with a polymeric protective layer that provides a reliable barrier against fat, moisture and oxygen. This allows FlatMap®, in comparison with other modified atmosphere packaging, to save up to 75% in plastic. After taking out the product, the thin polymeric layer is easily removed from the cardboard carrier, to allow for separate disposal and optimal recycling of the various parts: the liner and film (plastic), as well as the carrier (cardboard).
Benefits at a glance
- Ready-to-serve packaging
- Plenty of space for product information and branding
- Entirely new level of reclosability
- Striking product presentation at retail
- Securely sealed under MAP for maximum shelf life
- Resource-saving by using up to 75% less plastic
- Improved recycling due to easy separation of plastic liner from cardboard carrier
FAQ about FlatMap®
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What are the advantages of flat MAP packaging?
FlatMap® creates a fresh, new look at retail, but also convinces with a resource-saving use of materials. An outstanding feature of the FlatMap® system is its quality in reclosability.
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Which food categories benefit most from this concept?
FlatMap® puts sliced meat, poultry, dairy and seafood products in the spotlights.
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How is the gas mixture optimized for products?
With FlatMap®, sliced products are securely sealed under MAP for maximum shelf life, using SEALPAC’s unique MAP+ system. The gas mixture depends on the product and is determined by you.
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Does it improve product presentation?
With FlatMap®, sliced products are packaged safely, under highest quality, and in a striking manner. The product is placed on a flat cardboard carrier and securely sealed under modified atmosphere. Consumer-friendly opening of the pack is ensured by a peel tab. As an option, reclosable films can be used for the FlatMap® packaging system, to allow for optimal freshness until the very last slice. Supported by an attractive design, sliced products are ready to serve from their packaging on the table.
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What are typical shelf-life improvements?
By using FlatMap®, significant plastic reductions can be achieved compared to the common, plastic thermoformer packs or trays. Furthermore, it provides an extremely attractive look of sliced products at retail. Other properties, such as shelf life, easy opening, and logistics are similar.