Egg Processing: Exploring benefits of plastic packaging - Plastic packing can be more efficient and hygienic but it must be thoroughly cleaned

摘要

Egg packing plants are increasingly turning to plastic and away from moulded fibre and other materials more traditionally associated with the industry. The move to plastic has been driven by a number of factors. In part, this change has been due to the increasing use of recycled material in moulded fibre packing, which has resulted in a deterioration of quality. But the greater resistance of plastic means that greater automation within plants is possible, and, importantly, it is more hygienic.