France-based Rosas claims it has patented technology that can extend the shelf life of food from 21 days to 21 weeks while saving on packaging materials.
The process, designed for thermoformer machinery, extends shelf life by complete oxygen removal, the company claims.
Significantly extending the shelf life of food will mean that products can be transported without freezing, with both economical and ecological benefits.
However, the technology is still in development. The challenge at present is to improve the quality of the plastic film, so that it remains air tight for longer.
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