Name : Danang (DK) Explained : Mr. Dharma Ayoeb (DA) Class day and time : 02PM to 03PM Wednesday, 8 May 2024 Packaging CV. LING Packaging is a crucial aspect of product design and marketing. It serves to protect, preserve, and present goods in an attractive and informative manner. This section will explore the fundamental concepts of packaging, its functions, and the various types of packaging solutions used in modern commerce.
What is Packaging? Packaging is the protective material used to enclose and contain a product. It serves to safeguard the item during transit, storage, and distribution, shielding it from damage, contamination, and loss. Packaging also plays a crucial role in product presentation, enhancing the visual appeal and branding of the item.
Functions of Packaging? Protection: Packaging shields products from physical damage, environmental elements, and contamination during transportation and storage. Preservation : It maintains the freshness, quality, and integrity of the contents by preventing spoilage, leakage, and degradation. Branding and Promotion: Packaging acts as a canvas for product branding, displaying logos, graphics, and information to attract and inform consumers.
Kinds of Packaging PRIMARY PACKAGING Packaging in contract with the product. ex: IWP in ball octopus, polybags in IQF form. SECONDARY PACKAGING Packaging protecting file primary packaging and the product ex: Inner Cartons of block Frozen, MC TERTIARY PACKAGING Packaging used if packaging is still needed after primary and secondary packaging. ex: Palet, Warping plastic for covering MC
Types of Packaging 1. Bags Hight Density Polyethylene (HDPE) One of the most common plastic used (Meet the USDA and FDA food handling guidelines, garbage bags, utility bags, T-shirt bags, laundry bags, etc.,) Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Not as strong as HDPE bags but capable of storing bulk items, specially food and meat products. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Has a slightly thinner gauge than LDPE but has no difference in strenght.(food storage in freezers and refrigerators) Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE) Comparatively clearer than HDPE, but not clear as LDPE TYPE BAGS Gusset bag Standing Pouch Flat Bottom Fancy Pack Retort Pack Boil Pack Vacuum Pack
2. Inner Carton/Box Packaging Inner boxes are a type of secondary packaging used to hold and protect products within a larger master carton. These compact containers are often made of corrugated cardboard or sturdy paperboard. For Semi Block/Block Fozen or Semi IQF items. Die-Cutting : The process of cutting a sheet into a shape which will convert to the required box size when assembled. Common Material : Duplex (A paper with a different finish or colour on each of sides) Weight : A 250g, 270g,310g,350g, etc,.
3. Master Carton Packaging Master cartons are the sturdy outer containers used to package, protect, and transport multiple units of a product. These corrugated boxes are designed to withstand the rigors of shipping and warehousing. Master cartons consolidate individual products or inner boxes into a larger, more manageable package. They provide an extra layer of protection and enable efficient logistics for distributors and retailers. Materials : White KRAFT and Brown KRAFT Type MC : Normal (A1), Overlap, Full Overlap, Top Bottom, Die Cutting
Flowchart for Ordering Packaging.(example the Polybag) 1 Addwork from buyers Assess the product size, quantity, color and packaging requirements to select the appropriate size and thickness. 2 Requesting the printer's draft 3 The draft will be sent to buyer's 4 Once The draft approved by buyer. the printer will send us Chromaline. 5 We're cross check the chromaline, 6 Cylinder process takes about 2 weeks 7 Once the cylinder process done, we do the proof printing. 8 The bag making process takes arround 2-3 weeks.
LABELLING US Information display panel (IDP) Size Nutrition Facts Ingredients Trans fat labeling Thawing/cooking/seving intructions Contact information of importer/ distributor Country of origin labelling UPC or barcode Production method (e.g farm raised or wild cought) EU Information display panel (IDP) Country of origin EU approval number Commercial name of the Species followed by the word frozen Production method (e.g farm or cultivated/cought in fresh water/ cought at sea) Cath Area FAD Area Latin name Not weight to be expressed in kilos production date best before date Special storage condition Instrutions for use Name and Address of the manufacturer or of the a seller in Europe Size
Reasons to study packaging industry CV LING have experience (have customers/buyers and have a Printing agents who collaborates already). Packaging helps to define company brand (visual identity Effective packaging protects the customer experience Quality packaging is surprisingly important for sales Expectation to study packaging industry Understand the process order of the Packaging department CV LING understand and be careful in checking buyers' orders (regarding size, thickness, material, minimum order, design and because each country has different display labeling information) Understand for order to Printing Agents get free desain already. Understand in solving problems that usually occur in order packaging.(e.g a problem with delivery from a printing agent is late because there is a production problem, we have to find a solution, for example with partial delivery).