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Research institutes and machine manufacturers deliver such a wide choice of new technologies and equipment that food producers can sometimes no longer see the wood for the trees and find it difficult to determine which technology offers them the best solution. In every case, what is needed is both the packing technology and packaging materials that protect products produced with care during transportation, offer longer shelf life, are consumer-friendly, tell how the product was produced and, for preference, propagate usage and processing applications.
Assessing shelf-life has often involved long and extensive testing but today, with the support of the right partners, this is no longer necessary.

Van der Windt works in cooperation with TOP BV. TOP BV works on behalf of the food industry and its suppliers. Its priorities are increasing profit and improving product quality. To this end TOP makes use of the latest scientific and technical insights. At TOP research and development is a tool of the innovation process rather than a goal.

Recently TOP calculated the O₂ permeability of fresh vegetable packaging films using, among other tools, a Perfotec respiration gauge. Having the correct amount of O₂ and CO₂ in the packaging is crucial for the shelf-life of fresh produce. The co-operation with TOP, combined with Van der Windt’s extremely high-quality packaging materials, results in perfect packaging. This combination can, without a qualm, be called a technological ‘tour de force’. The public may often still talk in general terms of ‘plastic film’, but in practice it is nowadays rather more complicated. Would a sounding board be helpful when it comes to determining which technology is the right one for your situation? We have experience with many technologies and can very quickly sum up the plusses and minuses for your specific situation. This will enable you to make the right decision faster.
For Van der Windt ‘Packaging Solutions and Services’ means more than just an advertising pay off.

If you would like more information please feel free to contact one of our specialists in the field of fresh produce packing: Leo van der Meer, telephone +31 (0)6 51092343, or e-mail leo.vandermeer@vanderwindt.com.