Bread packaging is evolving like any other bakery product packaging .
Special characteristic of bread which has to be considered while selecting packaging material are
Very short shelf life
Softness
Transportation
Following packaging materials are used by bakery manufacturers for bread.
Normal weights of bread packs available are 250g , 400g , 800g , 1000g
Paper bags :Preferred by local bakery manufacturers these are simple bags as per size of the loaves These are normally used for local population who prefers loaves rather than slices of bread .
Wax paper : Still few of bakery manufacturers are using it . Automatic sealing machines are used for sealing
Hdpe bags : Breads are packed and sealing is done at one side ,flow wrap machines are used in automated bread manufacturing
Ldpe bags : These a re vertical bags used for packing bread .and bag closure of ties are used to seal the bag
Poly bags : For products like bun , pav these sorts of packing material are used
These are then placed in platic trays specifically made for handling of bread .These crates are then transported to retail shop and returned back to the manufacturers
Breads are packed in many different form
Whole loaf in single pack
Sliced Bread in different configuration in flow wrap arrangement
Vertical Pouch for sliced bread in Poly bags
Sandwiches in flow pack
Buns in group of 4/8/16 flow pack
Bread rolls in flow pack
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FEW OTHER ITEMS FOR BREAD PACKING
Bag closure - Different type of bag closure are available in market these re usable and bit trendy in use
Twist n Tie or Wire tie : These ties are used to tie knots in bread bags .Cost effective method to close bags
Bread Handling Plastic crates : These crates are used to handle bread bags during process , packaging and transportation . Different types of plastic trays are available for this purpose .Bread bags are placed into these trays and are loaded in vans to be unloaded at reatil shops . Strength is important characteristics of these of trays