Containers for fresh food: solutions for quality and durability

Freshness, hygiene and preservation are decisive aspects for those who work every day with perishable food products. Fresh pasta, cheeses, meat, fish, gastronomy, processed fruit and ready-to-eat meals require containers designed to protect the product, maintain its characteristics and ensure its well-groomed presentation until the moment of consumption.

Fresh food containers aren’t just packaging: they’re technical tools that help food companies, delis, restaurants, and large-scale retailers improve service quality, reduce waste, and offer end customers a safe and well-preserved product.

Why the container affects quality

A fresh food is particularly sensitive to oxygen, humidity, temperature, and external contamination. Inadequate packaging can compromise the color, texture, taste and durability of the product.

A professional container, on the other hand, allows you to:

• protect food during transportation and storage;
• maintain order and integrity of preparation;
• improve shelf life;
• reduce the risk of contamination;
• enhance the product on the counter or shelf.

For this reason, the choice of packaging must be evaluated based on the type of food, the storage method and the sales channel.

Safe and certified materials for food grade 

Packagings intended for fresh food must be made of materials suitable for food contact and compliant with current regulations. GoPack offers solutions in PP, PET, R-PET, compostable materials and high-barrier structures, designed to meet the diverse needs of the food industry.

PP is ideal for hot and cold foods, thanks to its strength and versatility. PET and R-PET offer transparency and good rigidity, perfect for enhancing the product. Compostable materials, on the other hand, represent a sustainable choice for environmental impact-conscious activities.

Thermosealing, vacuum and ATM/MAP

To increase the shelf life of fresh food, the container can be combined with specific packaging technologies.

Thermosealing allows the tray to be sealed with a protective film, creating a safe and hygienic closure. Vacuum reduces the presence of oxygen in the package, slowing deterioration. The modified atmosphere, also known as ATM or MAP, replaces indoor air with a controlled mixture of food gases, prolonging shelf life without altering product quality.

These technologies are particularly suitable for fresh pasta, meats, cheeses, gastronomy and ready meals.

Functional and sustainable packaging

In addition to storage, a good container must be practical to use, stackable, durable, and suitable for logistical needs. Sustainability is another increasingly important factor: choosing recyclable, recycled, or compostable materials allows you to respond to market demands and strengthen your brand image.

GoPack: fresh food solutions

GoPack supports producers, delis, restaurateurs and large-scale operators with safe, certified fresh food containers available in various formats. With free sampling and technical consultation, every customer can find the right solution for their product and machinery.

Choosing quality fresh food containers means protecting the product, improving its shelf life, and enhancing it at every stage of the supply chain.