Cooking World

A new system of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for pizzas lowers the need for two machines, necessary for pizza wrapping.
PFM Packaging Machinery states that its Mistral flowrapper uses a lamellar film, which removes the need for the additional pasteboard packaging.
Traditional pizza packaging requires two machines to wrap and then to box. Removing the pasteboard packaging reduces production and load costs, as the wrapped pizzas are obviously smaller than boxed.
Company representatives assure that more pizzas can be stored in refrigerators because of the reduced packaging size.
Pizzas are packed in lamellar film, which helps to maintain form, texture and colour of the ready product.
The Mistral can wrap any pizza at a maximum speed of 120 packs per minute, states the manufacturer.
This packaging helps to preserve the vitamin and oil proportion, so that pizzas look and taste fresh.
According to the manufacturer, the flowrapper is made of AISI 304 stainless steel, with the cover built with rounded corners to improve hygiene by allowing easier cleaning.