Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2014 Paper-based and paperboard packaging is\nincreasingly seen as relevant to support the needs of the food and\nbeverage (F&B) industry amidst the growth of ready-to-eat, takeaway,\nand delivery services.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Industry is encouraging an increase in the use of\nnon-plastic packaging within the food and beverage industry, including\npaper and paperboard-based options.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Industry notes that paper and paperboard packaging\naccounts for approximately 28 per cent of the total packaging used in\nthe national food and beverage industry.<\/p>\n
This development opens up opportunities for the paper-based packaging\nindustry. However, the choice of food packaging is not solely determined\nby the type of material, but also requires consideration of the\nproduct\u2019s characteristics and usage requirements.<\/p>\n
Founder of Ecopaq Indonesia, Anthony Hartono, stated that every food\nproduct has different packaging needs, particularly based on oil or\nliquid content, food temperature, storage duration, and the distribution\nprocess.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot all foods have the same packaging requirements. Dry foods differ\nfrom oily or liquid-based foods. Products intended for immediate\nconsumption may also have different needs compared to foods that must\nundergo a delivery journey,\u201d said Anthony.<\/p>\n
According to him, the use of paper as a packaging material should be\nviewed as part of a packaging system that includes material type,\nthickness, construction, and protective coatings.<\/p>\n
In paper-based food packaging, specific barriers or coatings can be\nused to increase resistance to oil or liquids. These specifications must\nbe adjusted to the characteristics of the food and its method of\nuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore, it is not enough to simply ask whether a package is made\nof paper or not. What is more important is whether the construction and\nspecifications are suitable for the required function,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Anthony noted that these needs are evident across various F&B\nbusiness segments, ranging from micro, small, and medium enterprises\n(MSMEs), restaurants, catering, bakeries, and hotels to large\ncorporations.<\/p>\n
In addition to serving as a container, packaging is also required to\nhave strong construction, be able to reduce the risk of leakage, and\nmaintain an appearance appropriate for the product\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n
In takeaway and delivery services, for example, packaging must be\nable to maintain its function throughout the distribution process.\nMeanwhile, foods with oil or liquid content require different barrier\nspecifications compared to dry products.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the increasing push for non-plastic packaging\nprovides space for the utilisation of paper and paperboard in the\nF&B industry. However, its implementation must still consider\nproduct characteristics, material composition, the need for protection\nagainst oil or liquids, and the management of packaging after use.<\/p>\n
Anthony believes that a function-based approach is necessary so that\nthe selection of packaging materials does not merely follow trends, but\nis tailored to the needs of the product and its usage process.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaterial is just one part of the packaging. But the ultimate\nfunction must remain the primary consideration. Good packaging is\npackaging whose specifications match the product, presentation method,\nand distribution process,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
As consumption patterns change and delivery services expand, the\npackaging industry is also required to develop products that can combine\naspects of function, production efficiency, and business needs.<\/p>\n
Anthony stated that the development of paper-based packaging still\noffers room for innovation, both in terms of material, construction, and\nproduction processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe F&B industry continues to evolve, and the needs of every\nbusiness change accordingly. For the packaging industry, the challenge\nis to understand those needs and produce appropriate-use packaging,\nrather than simply offering more choices,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/paper-based-packaging-becomes-increasingly-relevant-for-f-b-industry-1789035753", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }