MULTIVAC labeling technology to take stage at Anuga FoodTec

MULTIVAC’s TopCLOSE self-adhesive labeling technology will be showcased at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany from March 19-22. The company will demonstrate the automatic sealing process using an L 330 conveyor belt labeler at the food and beverage production supplier fair.

With adhesive-free zones on the inside of the labels, TopCLOSE labels can make direct contact with food, according to a news release. Fruits and vegetables that do not require packing under modified atmosphere or airtight in a vacuum are ideal for the labels, which can be equipped with a tear flap and a reseal feature, according to the release.

The labels are suitable for both right-angled and round trays and can be printed with variable data.

The label seals a tray closed automatically after it has been fed in manually or transferred from an upstream module. The L 330 conveyor belt labeler can be adapted to different tray sizes and shapes and can be set to convert to alternative products or new label rolls.

“The high-performance L 330 conveyor belt labeler can save costs when compared with labor-intensive manual solutions or automatic packaging machines, and it can achieve closure sealing of up to 250 packs per minute,” Ronald Helmel, business development manager at MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection, said in the release. “This also means that food wastage is reduced to a minimum. In addition to this, a zero-downtime version is available for uninterrupted labeling, as well as various automation options such as denesters or product infeed and discharge units.“

At Anuga FoodTec, MULTIVAC will use a film label with a transparent viewing window to demonstrate the closure sealing of berries in a cardboard tray.

“The proportion of plastic in the pack is under 10%,” Helmel said. “Cut-outs in the label provide the necessary air circulation to ensure that the optimum shelf life for the berries is achieved.”