Plantic Technologies’ ultra-high barrier adds to shelf life for J&G Foods
Plantic Technologies, Ltd., an international supplier of performance biopolymers, announces that its ultra-high gas barrier, renewably sourced Plantic eco Plastic roll stock, has been adopted by Sutton, MA-based J&G Foods, Inc. for its thermoformed, vacuum-packaged fresh ground beef, beef strip and beef sirloin. The certified organic, wholesale custom meat processor serves an impressive list of Northeastern supermarket customers with a premium line of fresh products including all-natural choice beef, grass-fed beef, organic beef, all-natural pork and Australian lamb, as well as marinated beef and chicken.
At the request of a major regional retail customer, J&G Foods tested the nine mil Plantic eco Plastic bottom web, discovering it ran as well or better than the incumbent material. “We were impressed with the performance, particularly the extra shelf life and ease of processing,” says Wayne Morin, maintenance manager at J&G Foods.