Food Packaging Types
The above materials are fashioned into different types of food packages and containers such as:
| Packaging type | Type of container | |
|---|---|---|
| Aseptic processing | Primary | Liquid whole eggs |
| Plastic trays | Primary | Portion of fish |
| Bags | Primary | Potato chips |
| Boxes | Secondary | Box of Cola |
| Cans | Primary | Can of Tomato soup. |
| Cartons | Primary | Carton of eggs |
| Flexible packaging | Primary | Bagged salad |
| Pallets | Tertiary | A series of boxes on a single pallet used to transport from the manufacturing plant to a distribution center. |
| Wrappers | Tertiary | Used to wrap the boxes on the pallet for transport. |
Primary packaging is the main package that holds the food that is being processed. Secondary packaging combines the primary packages into one box being made. Tertiary packaging combines all of the secondary packages into one pallet.
There are also special containers that combine different technologies for maximum durability:
- Bags-in-boxes (used for soft drink syrup, other liquid products, and meat products)
- Wine box (used for wine)
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