With more competition on shelves and rising customer expectations, food brands need packaging that helps products last longer, stay safe to eat, and hold up through transport and storage. That’s where the right film packaging can make a real difference.
Whether you’re using food film wrap, food stretch film, or MAP-compatible materials, having the right setup helps protect product quality, reduce waste, and keep your production running smoothly.
Why Product Freshness Matters
Freshness goes beyond how food appears. It also directly impacts:
- Food safety: Reducing exposure to oxygen and bacteria prevents spoilage and contamination.
- Shelf life: Extending the period a product can remain sellable helps reduce waste.
- Consumer trust: Consistency in quality helps maintain customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
- Operational efficiency: Longer shelf life means more flexible logistics and fewer product returns.
Which Film Packaging Technologies Preserve Freshness?
At DFC Packaging, we specialise in high-quality packaging film wrap engineered to enhance product integrity and freshness. Here are the key flexible food film wrap solutions we use to extend shelf life and preserve product appeal:
Vacuum Pouch Films
Used with vacuum sealing systems, these pouch films remove air and seal in freshness. Ideal for packaging meats, cheeses, and deli items while extending shelf life.
Barrier Films
Multi-layer barrier film packaging for food that blocks oxygen, moisture, and sometimes UV light—perfect for sensitive products needing a longer shelf life.
BOPP Films
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) food stretch film offers high clarity, moisture resistance, and excellent sealing. Common in snacks, bakery, and fresh produce, it’s also recyclable and lightweight, making it a sustainable, cost-effective choice.
Laminated Films
Custom-layered laminated food films that combine strength, clarity, and seal integrity. Suitable for pre-made pouches and flow wrap applications.
MAP-Compatible Flexible Films
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) replaces the air inside a package with a specific gas mix (e.g. CO₂ and N₂) to inhibit spoilage and bacterial growth. The success of MAP depends heavily on film selection.
| Film Type | Description | Common Applications |
| Multi-layer Barrier Films | Laminated layers (e.g., PET/PE/PA/EVOH) for oxygen and moisture protection | Meats, cheese, ready meals |
| Co-extruded Films | Seamless multi-layer films with good sealability and gas control | Cooked meats, pasta, bakery |
| EVOH-based Films | High oxygen barrier, moisture-sensitive | Delicatessen meats, cut produce |
| PA/PE Films | Puncture resistant with strong seals | Fresh seafood, sausages |
| PET/PE Laminates | Strong, clear, moisture-resistant | Pre-cooked meals, snacks |
| OPP/CPP Films | Clear with moderate barrier properties | Baked goods, dried fruit |
| Shrink Barrier Films | Shrink-fit film with excellent protection | Vacuum-packed poultry, red meats |
These films help maintain colour, texture, and presentation, key to the appeal of fresh and frozen foods alike.
Selecting the Right Food Film Wrap for Your Product
Every food product has different requirements based on:
- Product sensitivity
- Shelf-life targets
- Packaging equipment
- Distribution and storage conditions
Our team at DFC Packaging works closely with manufacturers to develop customised film packaging for food that meets both performance needs and regulatory standards.
Why Choose DFC Packaging’s Food Films?
When it comes to film packaging for food, small choices can have a big impact on waste, efficiency, and presentation. Here’s what sets our food films and packaging capabilities apart:
- Helps extend shelf life
- Minimises product waste and returns
- Supports food safety compliance
- Enhances the customer experience
- Runs smoothly on automated systems
Whether you’re working with food stretch film, laminated film, or MAP-ready packaging film wrap, DFC Packaging has the expertise to match the right solution to your production line.
Your Trusted Partner in Film Packaging for Food
From printed films to high-barrier laminates and fully MAP-compatible options, DFC Packaging delivers tailored film packaging solutions that help food manufacturers maintain product freshness from the factory floor to the customer fridge.
Call (03) 9701 2000 or get in touch online to speak with our team about the right film packaging for your operation today!
