Choose the right packaging bag for frozen shrimp

In the global food market, the right packaging bag for frozen shrimp sector is booming. According to the latest data from market research institutions, the global frozen seafood packaging market size has reached 103.622 billion yuan in 2023, and it is expected to climb to 138.695 billion yuan by 2029, with an average annual compound growth rate of 5.14%. Behind this growth trend is the growing demand for seafood products from consumers and the continuous advancement of cold chain logistics technology.

As one of the most important aquaculture industries in the world, South America is the market where the white shrimp industry currently exports the most countries.

How to choose the most suitable packaging for these frozen shrimps has also become an important issue

Here are some tips and solutions for choosing frozen shrimp packaging

一、Effect of Packaging on Frozen Shrimp

1、Extended storage time

The most important thing about frozen shrimp is to keep the flavor and freshness of the food.

The material and type of frozen shrimp packaging will affect its storage time.

Aluminum foil ＞VMPET FOIL ＞NY (Comparison of water vapor and oxygen barrier functions)

The temperature during transportation, the freezing temperature required for product storage, and the moisture, oxigênio, and ultraviolet rays in the air will affect the storage time of frozen shrimp.

2、Product display effect

Frozen shrimp exported from South America are usually exported in the form of peeled shells or cooked whole. Therefore, it is very important to maintain the appearance of the product itself and the display effect of the packaging after a long period of cold chain transportation.

3、Protection during transportation

The cold chain transportation accounts for the vast majority of the cost of frozen shrimp exports. How to store as much product as possible in a container and save space costs are all related to the outer packaging of frozen shrimp.

4、Control product usage

Many frozen shrimp brands are ultimately sold in supermarkets, and the main sales method is convenient, pre-made dishes. Packaging that is convenient for consumers to store and reuse is very important.

二、How to Choose the right packaging bag for frozen shrimp

1、The right material,

NY+PE or PET+NY+PE

NY (nylon) has excellent resistance to freezing, impact, and puncture, and can effectively protect the product from external damage during packaging, transportation, and storage. NY/PE material structure is the most common and widely used freezing and vacuum material, which can provide basic freezing and puncture resistance protection for frozen shrimp.

PET+ALUMINUM FOIL +NY+PE or PET+VMPET FOIL +NY+PE

The material is based on the basic frozen bag material, and an aluminum foil (AL) layer/metallic foil (VMPET) is added to enhance the barrier properties of the packaging, effectively blocking the intrusion of oxygen, moisture and light, and better maintaining the freshness and quality of the frozen shrimp. Although the cost of these materials is relatively high, for high-quality, high-value-added frozen shrimp products, choosing packaging bags made of these materials is undoubtedly a solid guarantee for product quality.

PET+PE or PET+CPP

Materials made of PET and PE, or CPP are also very popular in the field of frozen shrimp packaging. PET has high transparency, good gloss, and stiffness, which makes the packaging bag more beautiful; packaging bags made of materials such as PE and CPP are extremely moisture-proof and cold-resistant, and can maintain stable performance for a long time in low-temperature environments. Its high-temperature heat-sealing tensile strength is high, and the seal is firm, which is better than BOPP and which effectively prevents the packaging from cracking during transportation and storage.

2、Correct packaging design and style

Stand up pouch with zipper

This bag features a solid bottom that can stand on its own, perfectly displaying the brand information on the bag and the inside of the frozen shrimp. Very suitable for display on large supermarket shelves. And the zipper can perfectly help consumers control the amount of use and facilitate secondary storage.

Three side seal pouch with zipper

The characteristics of this bag are that it can perfectly display products and is easy to use just like the self-supporting bag and zipper bag, but it is more suitable for display and sales in large supermarket freezers. It saves more space and is more convenient for transportation.

Back seal pouch

The main difference between the back-seal bag and the previous two types of bags is that this type of bag cannot be installed zipper. Therefore, if the unit of sale is a relatively small frozen shrimp product, this type of packaging can be chosen. The advantage is that the surface design is smoother, and the tear notch makes it easier to open, and it can also be placed in the freezer more conveniently.

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