Companies collaborate to produce antimicrobial trays and films

LINPAC Packaging has collaborated with Addmaster to create a range of trays and films with built-in antimicrobial technology to reduce bacteria growth on the outer packaging of fresh meat.

Addmaster’s Biomaster antimicrobial technology is a silver-based additive that can be added into any plastic, paper, textile, paint or coating product. Products treated with Biomaster have been proven to reduce the growth of Campylobacter on their surface by up to 99.99%.

LINPAC and Addmaster are working to create a technically advanced range of tray and lidding film solutions that incorporate Biomaster additives.

“While the correct handling and preparation of food by consumers at home prevents contamination, our work with Addmaster is addressing concerns raised by our customers and is helping them to reduce the chances of bacterial growth on the outer packaging of fresh meat products in the stages between farm and fork,” said Alan Davey, Director of Innovation at LINPAC Packaging.

The companies aim to create a safe and effective range of packaging at minimal cost to their customers, said Paul Morris, Managing Director of Addmaster.

“The additives are cost-effective and crucially do not affect product functionality or the food’s organoleptic properties like taste and smell,” Morris said.