The Food Industry Now Benefits from Med Tech Discovery

Vapor-Loc: VaporFlex resealable pouch

Earlier this summer, LPS Industries exhibited its VaporFlex product line at the Hellenic Food Expo, held in Old Bridge, NJ, organized by Hermes Expo. The tradeshow and networking event featured many exhibitors serving the food industry, especially in the Greek food business.

The LPS team, led by VP Paul Harencak, explained to those attending the expo that VaporFlex products offer ultra-high resistance to moisture and oxygen contamination of the pouches' contents. This means the contents have a longer shelf life and stay fresh much longer. VaporFlex is used in various sectors, including pet foods, medical technology, and agriculture.

LPS sales and solutions team

LPS Industries first developed VaporFlex® foil pouch packaging in response to an emergency call after a hot summer weekend. The client was a large pharma diagnostic division and received notification from the USPS that the Post Office would no longer deliver fecal occult blood test kits for processing because of the foul odor they were emanating. LPS Industries quickly developed this VaporFlex® using a combination of two types of polyethylene, foil, paper, and a special sealing tape that produced the required barrier properties to comply with the USPS requirements. 

The Vaporflex technology can also benefit the food industry. Harencak said, “The product can improve the bottom line of prepared and frozen foods. Its high resistance to oxygen or moisture contamination means less spoilage, which means less waste. Moreover, by preserving the freshness of the product longer, VaporFlex can create a 'freshness' premium – people are willing to pay a little more if they know the product is fresher.”

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