The First Name in Secondary Packaging

 

Secondary packaging is an additional layer of packaging of products applied after the primary packaging to group a certain number of products into a cohesive SKU (Stock Keeping Unit). Secondary packaging is used by many businesses to contain, aggregate, pinpoint and protect the products within the primary packaging.

Secondary packaging may be in the form of either commercial packaging or consumer packaging. Secondary commercial packaging is rarely seen by the end-user and it is not designed to appeal to them. The materials for secondary commercial packaging tend to lack colours and graphics. Secondary consumer packaging is designed to appeal to consumers while still providing an additional protective layer for the product. This kind of packaging is designed to be attractive with colours and graphics that entice customers to make the purchase. 

When secondary packaging is done with apt branding and packaging design, it can act as the catalyst that clinches the sale of your product to the consumer over those of competitors sitting on market shelves beside yours.

Secondary packaging can add to the luxurious experience of using a product. It imbues sophistication to the packaging and adds the differentiating factor between a premium product and a mainstream one. For eg, a premium food product may have multiple layers of packaging that extend the experience of consuming it.

Secondary packaging may even be required to protect and secure the packaged product during shipping in addition to shielding the primary packaging from scuffs and scratches.

Another goal of secondary packaging is to provide tamper-proof packaging, to ensure that the primary product is not tampered with during transit. Secondary packaging helps the consumer ascertain if the primary product was damaged, contaminated or tampered with on its way to them.

Elements of Secondary Packaging

The secondary product packaging can be composed of many elements: 

-       The box

-       Interior padding

-       Product assortment separators

-       Physical reinforcement to prevent transit damage 

The various elements of secondary packaging can have another level of branding to increase the product’s appeal and visibility on retail shelves. 

Benefits of Secondary Packaging 

1.    Ease of Transportation - When transporting large numbers of SKUs, it is important to have something to hold them together for practicality and convenience. The secondary packaging may be in the form of a bigger box/carton or a shrink-wrapped bundle of products that makes them easy to transport.

2.    Increased Convenience - Secondary packaging makes it easy for consumers who want to buy a bundle, assortment or batch of a certain product to handle and carry it conveniently.

3.    Improved Merchandizing - The secondary packaging of smaller items can be used to increase the aesthetic appeal of these products on market shelves.

4.    Value Proposition - Bundling an assortment of products into a single SKU can add to the value perceived by the consumer, leading to increased sales.

5.    Benefits for Ecommerce - The right secondary packaging can help Ecommerce companies prevent damage during shipping, improve brand recognition and enhance the customer experience.

 Secondary Packaging Solutions from Nichrome 

Nichrome is India’s top integrated packaging solutions supplier and one of the best packaging machine manufacturers with numerous secondary packaging solutions for a wide range of applications. Nichrome provides packaging solutions in India that are custom-made according to the customer’s requirements, space and budget. These are integrated with a primary packaging machine for an end-to-end solution.

Their secondary packaging solutions include: 

Automatic Pouch Stacking and Wrapping System

This is a high-speed stacking and wrapping system used in single and duplex machines that can pack and stack as per requirements. It consists of a conveyor, pouch orienter, pusher, and flow wrapping machine. 

HDPE Bag Filling System

This is a system that is controlled by PLCs and comes with an LCD touchscreen HMI that displays its status and is used to change settings. This system has an incredibly user-friendly design that allows for fast changeovers. It can pack in different bag sizes ranging from 500 to 5000 grams.

Cartoning Machine

Nichrome’s Horizontal Carton Packing Machine is significantly fast and efficient. This is a secondary packaging machine and carton box packing machine which has an output rate of 50-55 cartons per minute. It can handle a range of cartons: parallel tuck in, opposite tuck in, lock bottom and glued.

Automatic Milk Pouch Crating System

This is a system that solves the issue of counting and filling pouches in crates in sync with high-speed primary packaging machines. This is a customizable system that can be designed according to the customer’s floor layout and the number of machines. It provides a complete end-of-the-line solution that encompasses everything from crate washing to cold storage. It helps to adhere to the quality and safety standards in addition to keeping count of pouches and crates. 

Conclusion 

Make the best use of space, and enhance efficiency and resource utilization with Nichrome’s bespoke automated secondary packaging solutions. Nichrome’s expertise as a case packer manufacturer in India has been developed over 4 decades in the business, with more than 7000 successful installations in over 45 countries across the globe. Nichrome is your first choice comprehensive end-to-end integrated packaging solutions provider.

MAP Tray Sealing From Nichrome

 

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is the trend in food packaging nowadays. The MAP technology is gaining more and more popularity as a method of preserving freshness and lengthening the shelf life of fresh foods - fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products and more.

So what is MAP technology? 

Modified Atmosphere Packaging is the method of modifying the makeup of the internal atmosphere of a package - usually food packages and medicines - in order to improve the shelf life of the packed products. This technology was developed to deal with the short shelf life of certain food products such as meat, fish, poultry and dairy in the presence of oxygen. The presence of oxygen in the packaging leads to the lipid oxidation of the food product. Oxygen contributes to the shortened shelf life of the fresh produce because it leads to high respiration rates. Even microbiologically, Oxygen catalyses the growth of aerobic spoilage microorganisms. It is plainly obvious that a reduction in oxygen and its replacement with more suitable gases can deter or reduce oxidation reactions and microbiological spoilage. 

The MAP process generally involves the lowering of the amount of oxygen in the headspace within the package. Nitrogen - a comparatively inert gas - or carbon dioxide can be used to replace oxygen. The use of active techniques such as gas flushing and compensated vacuum, or passive ones like designing ‘breathable films’ can be used to achieve a stable atmosphere of gases inside the packaging.

 Packaging the product in a modified atmosphere needs specialised machinery that can flush out air from the packaging chamber and replace it with another gas or a specifically defined mixture of gases. The product is then sealed in the packaging to ensure that only the modified atmosphere is around the product and unwanted gases are eliminated from the pack.

 Cutting edge technologies were needed to be developed to ensure that the mixture of gases is correct, to test the sealed packages for the right mixture, and to ensure that the packaging does not leak. 

The Athena Thermoforming Tray Seal Machine from Nichrome 

The Italian company Tecnovac is an industry leader in the manufacturing of packaging machines for food products. It has carved out a name for itself in the packaging industry over time with the production of all-round automatic packaging machines for a diverse range of products including food, industrial and pharmaceutical products.

 Nichrome - India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer and food packaging solutions provider - has teamed up with Tecnovac to bring its Athena Automatic Tray Sealer to India. The Athena has the capability of packaging food in a modified atmosphere, in any combination of trays and top films for packaging chopped vegetables & fruits, raw & processed meat, fish, frozen food, Indian mithai, namkeen, and ready-to-eat meals such as biryani etc. 

The Athena machine is able to seal and pack in a protective atmosphere (vacuum+gas) or with a ‘skin effect’, all types of trays or jars using pre-formed trays. Its strong stainless steel structure and ease of maintenance make the Athena ideal for use in small and medium-sized companies. The combination of these features with an output speed of up to 60 trays per minute makes the Athena easily acceptable to India’s ready-to-eat food manufacturers.

 MAP in the Post-Pandemic World 

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a number of developments in safety and hygiene in almost every arena. In such a situation, MAP Tray Sealing and the Athena food tray sealing machines offer a win-win situation for both manufacturers and consumers of food items. In India especially, snacks, namkeen and mithai are a beloved part of life. Athena’s MAP technology helps ensure that the food items are packed safely - untouched by human hands - and raises hygiene levels that are a particular concern of all consumers. With MAP tray sealing and automatic vacuum packing machines, manufacturers can ensure the safe and clean production and sale of mithai and snacks that consumers crave.

Conclusion

Nichrome - among the best packaging machine manufacturers - offers the latest, most cost-effective packaging solutions in India, with a comprehensive range of automatic packing machines for the whole gamut of applications in the Food, Pharma and other industries. Nichrome’s offerings are a result of its decades of industry experience, technological know-how, and superb design & manufacturing capabilities. They also come with nationwide support in terms of service and spares. 

For further information and more integrated packaging solutions, please visit www.nichrome.com.

Signs Your Packaging Operation is Ready for Automation

Packaging Operation is Ready for Automation

Is your food packaging line largely dependent on manual labour? Are you finding it difficult to keep pace with increasing production? Having issues with labour and cost of packaging? Planning to expand your product range but doubt your current setup can handle it?

Automated Packaging Systems can make a difference. Let's run through some of the most telling signs that your business will benefit from automating your packaging line.

1. Labour

Are labour costs eating into your profits? Do you have difficulty recruiting good resources? Is it a hassle to train and manage temporary staff when your regulars are sick or workload increases? Do long shifts make your labour tired and inattentive? Dealing with human resources on the shop floor is no easy task, and most of the time, in the long run, machines cost much less than labour.

2. Accuracy

After all, we're human. Mistakes are bound to happen. Manual packaging is a monotonous, tiring job and humans are likely to occasionally spill contents, make mistakes in filling, sealing and counting, etc. Automation ensures consistent quality and accuracy while reducing, and sometimes eliminating, errors. 

3. Wastage

Everyone's going lean, and waste is a major no-no for all businesses. Sometimes, you could be using too much packaging material or wasting product dues to spills and poor sealing. You could even be wasting time as labour struggles to maintain speed and cycle times, or extending shifts to cope with extra capacities. Automating your packaging operation can significantly increase packaging line efficiency while reducing costs.

4. Capacity

Planning to add more products to your basket? Want to cash in on increasing demand from growing markets? If you're planning on enhancing your production capacity, an automated machine should be your first choice. Faster speeds mean more packs per minute - so you save time and operating costs while you keep up with the increased manufacturing output.

5. Customer demand

Today's customers are demanding. They want their favourite foods packed in a variety of pack sizes and with modern conveniences like zipper bags or bags with easy-pour spouts. They want small packs that are easy to afford and carry. To tackle all these variations, automation makes good business sense. Packaging machines nowadays are versatile with easy cleaning & changeover, so you can offer your consumers a variety of products and pouch formats.

Consumers also want neat, attractive packaging. So the primary packaging is crucial but the wrapping & cartoning needs to be accurate and tidy too.

How automation helps

Automation uses technology to improve the speed, performance and optimization of equipment and systems at the unit, line, plant and enterprise levels. In recent years, there have been developments that have dramatically improved packaging line operations. These include:

• Motion control including servo drives;
• Sensors and machine vision systems;
• Touchscreen human-machine interfaces;
• Communications through wireless capability whereby one can monitor and control the packaging machine from anywhere, anytime.

Conclusion

Automating your packaging line can be confusing. It helps to talk to a packaging partner who will take the time to study and understand your needs and future plans. They might even identify opportunities for improvement in packaging line efficiency, cost reduction, and productivity that you may not recognize.

Nichrome India is one such partner. A leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, Nichrome offers custom packaging systems with packaging systems integration. Food packaging systems, pharma packaging systems, secondary packaging systems – Nichrome can design and develop the entire package to suit your operations. With over 4 decades of experience in the field, Nichrome is your trusted partner for packaging systems automation and integrated packaging solutions.

Why Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machines Are Gaining in Popularity

HORIZONTAL FORM FILL SEAL MACHINES

HORIZONTAL FORM FILL SEAL MACHINES - Nichrome Packaging Solutions

When it comes to modern packaging, FFS (Form Fill Seal) machines is now the accepted norm. With their sophisticated computer interfaces and control networks, FFS machines offer greater speed, savings and versatility - both in terms of applications and pouch formats. FFS machines employ a wide range of material types and are used across numerous markets including food, drinks, cosmetics, personal care, electronics, stationary, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Horizontal Form Fill Seal machines are growing in popularity because of the volume and range of products that can be packaged using this type of machine. They also offer a wider variety of pouch formats and with different fillers, can package a diverse range of products.

In this sector, a range of machines are available: from simpler lower operational speeds, to higher throughput systems with a wider range of packaging sizes and features such as print registration. In addition, there are also specialist versions tailored to a specific product or need, such as hermetic sealing. As such, control solutions vary from simple stepper based, servo based with simple PLC controllers, motion controllers, PC based or often the vendors own dedicated controller. So based on their applications, space, output expectations and budget, buyers can find an HFFS machine that suits their operations.

Pouch filling & sealing, the HFFS way

In the bagging unit, the film is mounted on a reel unwinder. The heat sealable film flowing horizontally folds around a forming plough, and is then sealed on three sides by vertical sealing units before the pouch is cut vertically controlled by the photocell. The pouch opening device opens the pouch and brings it to the filling station.

The filler dispenses the product in the set quantity into the pouch, and then the top stretching mechanism stretches the pouch to make a clean top seal for the standard 4 side sealed Flat Pouch or Standup Pouches.

Advantages of HFFS Technology

• Ideal for fragile products which cannot withstand a high drop
• Built for high volume production environments; duplex modules double output
• Delivers a variety of pouches (standup pouch, pouch with zipper or spout, etc.) for better product aesthetics and shelf presence
• Bags made on HFFS are less expensive than pre-made bags
• Total automation – savings on manpower costs
• Consistent packing rate
• Accurate filling; precise amount of product is dispensed into pouch without spillage
• Fast - increased production rate, reduced number of shifts
• Strong seal integrity
• Easy and quick to clean-out between production batches
• 'Online' film printing provides readable bar code and product info

Conclusion

Interested in getting an HFFS machine for your packaging line? We suggest you talk to a packaging solution provider who will work with you to understand your requirements, then select and integrate the best packaging equipment to optimize your company's operations. Nichrome works with you through the complete lifecycle to provide customized packaging solutions and technical support that truly enhance productivity with performance. To know more, www.nichrome.com

INTEGRATED PRE & POST PACKAGING FOR SPICES

Various food manufacturing industries need customized solutions for raw product processing, packaging & secondary conveying system. Basic processing lines require product handling systems, product cleaning & grading system, grinding or pulverizing, blending, etc.

Pre & Post Packaging Machine

Spices play an important role in enhancing the flavor and taste of processed foods. On account of their ability to impart flavor and aroma, spices have been used in the preparation of a wide variety of processed foods. Spices are required in preparing appetizing beverages and confectionary, soup powders, sauces, instant curries, canned meat and poultry products, etc. Spices are also used in medicines because of their carminative, stimulating and digestive properties. Considering the potential market opportunity of such units, Nichrome has developed end to end packaging solutions for the spice industry.

                                       

PROCESS DETAILS:

The key products of Spice sector are Turmeric, chilly, coriander & Cumin. Normally the process flow for primary processing line is as below:

(i) Washing: First of all, the spices are washed with water under high pressure to remove impurities.

(ii) Peeling & cutting to small pieces: Some spices require peeling and cutting to small pieces. Such spices are peeled with hand knives. After peeling, cut spices are conveyed till dryer.

(iii) Drying: Spices are spread on the floor for sun drying. At times, mechanical dryers are also used. Tray type dryer is most suitable for such product.

(iv) Grinding/ Pulverizing: Spices are ground in dry form. The basic principle is straightforward. A hammer mill is essentially a steel drum containing a vertical or horizontal rotating shaft or drum on which hammers are mounted. The hammers are free to swing on the ends of the cross, or fixed to the central rotor. The rotor is spun at a high speed inside the drum while material is fed into a feed hopper. The material is impacted by the hammer bars and is thereby shredded and expelled through screens in the drum of a selected size.

(v) Screening / Grading – After grinding, the powder is transferred to vibro screener for grading of the ground product. Here, bigger size particles are separated from original product. After screening, the product is conveyed for mixing process.

(vi) Mixing: After all the above operations, various spices for different purposes are mixed together in a ribbon blender. For proper mixing, the blender runs in cyclic mode. A typical mix cycle usually takes no longer than 15 minutes and, with the ribbon agitator continuing to run, the discharge step is also completed quickly. It is a straightforward process which a basic Ribbon Blender can easily handle provided it is sized for the right bulk density. After blending, the powder is conveyed by screw conveyor till further equipment.

(vii) Packaging: At the end, spices powder is packaged in automatic form fill and sealing machine using a vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machine filler. Normally, powdery products are filled by servo driven auger filler to achieve accuracy & speed. Printed film roll is mounted at the back of the VFFS machine. After that, pouch formation, product filling & sealing are completed through PLC based programs.

Normally heat sealable laminated film is used for packing. Date batch coding facility is also provided on machine with various types of printer range.

Integrated Packaging Solutions

(viii) Territory Packaging: For distribution purpose, retail packs are again packed in cartons or gunny bags.

Normally, manually or in automatic mode, bundle / liner from LDPE or low thickness pouch as per the customer’s SKU range, are made. This pouch or liner is sealed with the help of band sealer or in an automatic machine. After that, the bundle / liner is repacked in territory gunny bag for further distribution.

Cartoning line – another method of secondary packing line is cartoning line. In this method, primary pouches are manually kept in cartons as per customized matrix. After that, the carton is conveyed through power roller conveyor till cart tapping staring machine. This machine folds carton flaps & sticks adhesive tape automatically on closed flaps. Before taping, the carton checkweigher is also used to cross-check carton weight or missed out pouch quantity. After taping, the carton is conveyed for carton stripping.

This unit seals the carton with metal strips. In the last stage, carton wrapping is also done for final dispatch.

Complete System Solutions

Nichrome, India's leading packaging machine manufacturer has built on decades of experience and knowhow to designing end-to-end packaging systems for spices. From individual spice pouch packaging machines and innovative filling systems to complete project design, Nichrome delivers innovation and quality that boosts productivity in food packaging.

Single-serve sachets are the way to go!

Urbanization, convenience, education, mobility, waste consciousness – all these contemporary trends have made single-serve sachets a popular form of flexible packaging in India and abroad.

In restaurants and hotels, offices and canteens, airports, airlines and food malls – single-serve stick packs have become the popular type of food packaging. The stick pack offers consumers convenience (it is easy to open and provides just the right amount of product) plus the freshness of the product is guaranteed. The stick pack is a safe and hygienic packaging form used in both the food industry and even in the pharmaceutical sector.

Stick packs offer unmatched economy and convenience for service providers in the hospitality, food or airlines industries. They help these players to provide food and nutraceutical powders in hygienic, single-serve packaging which reduces wastage and spillage.

Stick packs are the perfect portable solution for ‘on the go’ consumers of all ages – whether they contain our daily medication, favourite coffee, mouth freshner or ketchup to go with our sandwich lunch, they allow us to take our lifestyle on the road.

As India’s leading packaging machine manufacturer, Nichrome has innovated a multilanestick pack packaging machine to make the most of this growing trend. The Multilane Stickpack solution is available with 2 to 10 lanes, yielding 35 packs per minute per plane! It has a complete Stainless Steel construction and is CE compliant. The machine is available in multiple Filler options depending on the product to be packed. The machine delivers maximum accuracy and higher speeds with low wastage of film!

A state-of-the-art automatic packaging machine for powders, the Multilane Stick Pack helps protect the product through tight pouch seals and high-quality materials, and also help strengthen brand image with functionality, portability and design.

Nichrome’s latest solution with Servo Auger Filler for milk powder packaging, pharma powders packaging and coffee/tea premix packaging, has the capacity to pack small sachets of powders from 2 g to 20 g. With a Multi Piston Filler, the machine packs viscous products such as Honey, Ghee, Ketchup, Olive Oil, Mayonnaise, Mustard Paste, and Jam & Shampoo; with Volumetric Multiple Cavity Filler, it packs free flow powders & granular products such as sugar, salt, pepper, mouth freshner, etc. A CE certified PLC controller makes it easy to operate and provides the necessary flexibility for product and format changes while maintaining the efficiency of the process.

For businesses who want to make the most of the booming demand for stick packs in the Food, Aviation and Hospitality industries, Nichrome’s VFFS Multilane Stickpack is a worthy partner.

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Optimize Resources and Productivity with Nichrome’s Integrated Packaging Solutions

Established 4 decades ago, Nichrome is India’s leading innovative packaging solution provider. Starting as a pioneer of indigenous milk pouch packaging machines to support India’s White Revolution, Nichrome today offers a wide range of automatic packaging & filling machines for diverse industries. Nichrome’s footprint extends to over 7,000 successful installations in more than 45 countries.

Today, with growing automation, expanding markets, and increasing emphasis on quality, speed and accurate filling & sealing, more and more manufacturers rely on modern automatic packaging systems. Moreover, there is a growing need for Project Integration which aligns and integrates different machines, stages and processes of packaging into a seamless chain.

Whether you require standard industrial packaging solutions or custom-made alternatives, consumer-sized packaging or bulk-sized packaging, Nichrome provides the most efficient solutions, under one roof. With sound project design capabilities, Nichrome provides end-to-end packaging solutions right from pre-packaging, primary packaging, secondary packaging and tertiary or end-of-line solutions. Nichrome partners with clients to provide packaging solutions that suit their specific product needs and performance criteria.

Nichrome offers a variety of Pre and Post Packaging equipment’s that provide a Complete System Solution. They can also be customized and fitted into existing packaging lines. Such integrated packaging solutions for pre and post packaging, definitely result in increased and timely productivity for a profitable business outcome.

Under Pre-Packaging solutions, Nichrome offers Intermediary storage equipment, product cleaning & grading equipment, blending equipment, processing equipment for grain, tea & spice sector, food safety equipment and conveying accessories.

In Post-Packaging Solutions, the range includes food safety equipment, pouch collation, conveying accessories, on line check weather, crating and cartoning/ baling.

Continuous innovation has been Nichrome’s forte over the years. Nichrome has its state-of-the-art R&D centre and manufacturing facility at Shirwal, about 50 kms from Pune, where an experienced team designs, manufactures and tests packaging machineries that deliver flexible, reliable and efficient performance. Combining strategic planning with creative execution to enhance automation, optimize space and resources, decrease wastage or downtime, Nichrome delivers an unbeatable single-source advantage for clients in diverse applications such as solids, liquids, viscous, RTE, pharma and more.

Visit for more details: http://www.nichrome.com/system-solution.php

Spice Packaging Machines-A Global View

Spice consumption is increasing globally and demand for spices is rising with the growing demand for convenience food and for health and wellness food. This global scenario is expected to promote the development of spice processing industries of many countries.

Currently, only a few countries like India, Indonesia, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, predominate commercial production of the major spices in Asia. With increasing demand for spices in the global market, many countries having suitable natural resources for growing exotic spices, are expected to concentrate on the growth of their spice industries. The Spice processing industry has a huge growth and export potential in these countries.

Asian countries like Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan and Myanmar are working towards systematic development of the spice industry and promoting the export of spices. Spice processing clusters are rising in these countries to facilitate the growth of spice industries. African countries like Sudan and Kenya are also planning to make the most of their resources like soil and climate which are highly favourable for growing spices. All these developments are expected to benefit the global spice industry. The main challenge for these new players is to maintain the quality standards of the products and the packaging, to successfully survive the competition from established brands in the global market.

India is known as the home of spices and has been processing and trading spices since ancient times. As the largest producer and exporter of spices, India has immense growth potential. Technological advancements, R&D and cutting-edge spice processing and packaging technology allow Indian spice exporters to offer high grade products to consumers globally.

Nichrome has witnessed and has been associated with the development of this heritage industry of India for more than 40 years. Nichrome is one of the India’s leading packaging machine manufacturers. Supplying hi-tech packaging solutions to Indian food processors since 1977, Nichrome has a large base of satisfied customers in India. With the pioneering Form-Fill-Seal Machines for a special application like spices, Nichrome is the preferred packaging solution provider to many top brands of spices in India.

Packaging plays a crucial role in preserving the quality of spices. Nichrome packaging machines are designed to meet the international quality standards. Nichrome’s state of the art powder filling and packaging machines are at par with top international packaging machine brands. Packaging in our machines guarantees complete preservation of the quality of spices.

Nichrome offers a wide range of packaging machines, suitable for spices in different forms and to meet wide capacity requirements. The vertical form-fill-seal machines are highly suitable for spices in powdered form. Our machines are designed for accurate weighing, safe handling and perfect packaging of spices.

With proven expertise and vast experience in Indian Spice Packaging Machines industry, the company now aims to participate in the global spice processing market. Nichrome is based in India which gives geographical advantage of easy access to many Asian, African and Middle East countries. This can facilitate timely technical support for installation and servicing in any of the countries.

With experience and technical excellence Nichrome can provide the complete technology for different applications and capacity requirements of spice processors globally. 

Spice Packaging Machines-A Global View

Spice consumption is increasing globally and demand for spices is rising with the growing demand for convenience food and for health and wellness food. This global scenario is expected to promote the development of spice processing industries of many countries.

Currently, only a few countries like India, Indonesia, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, predominate commercial production of the major spices in Asia. With increasing demand for spices in the global market, many countries having suitable natural resources for growing exotic spices, are expected to concentrate on the growth of their spice industries. The Spice processing industry has a huge growth and export potential in these countries.

Asian countries like Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan and Myanmar are working towards systematic development of the spice industry and promoting the export of spices. Spice processing clusters are rising in these countries to facilitate the growth of spice industries. African countries like Sudan and Kenya are also planning to make the most of their resources like soil and climate which are highly favourable for growing spices. All these developments are expected to benefit the global spice industry. The main challenge for these new players is to maintain the quality standards of the products and the packaging, to successfully survive the competition from established brands in the global market.

India is known as the home of spices and has been processing and trading spices since ancient times. As the largest producer and exporter of spices, India has immense growth potential. Technological advancements, R&D and cutting-edge spice processing and packaging technology allow Indian spice exporters to offer high grade products to consumers globally.

Nichrome has witnessed and has been associated with the development of this heritage industry of India for more than 40 years. Nichrome is one of the India’s leading packaging machine manufacturers. Supplying hi-tech packaging solutions to Indian food processors since 1977, Nichrome has a large base of satisfied customers in India. With the pioneering Form-Fill-Seal Machines for a special application like spices, Nichrome is the preferred packaging solution provider to many top brands of spices in India.

Packaging plays a crucial role in preserving the quality of spices. Nichrome packaging machines are designed to meet the international quality standards. Nichrome’s state of the art powder filling and packaging machines are at par with top international packaging machine brands. Packaging in our machines guarantees complete preservation of the quality of spices.

Nichrome offers a wide range of packaging machines, suitable for spices in different forms and to meet wide capacity requirements. The vertical form-fill-seal machines are highly suitable for spices in powdered form. Our machines are designed for accurate weighing, safe handling and perfect packaging of spices.

With proven expertise and vast experience in Indian Spice Packaging Machines industry, the company now aims to participate in the global spice processing market. Nichrome is based in India which gives geographical advantage of easy access to many Asian, African and Middle East countries. This can facilitate timely technical support for installation and servicing in any of the countries.

With experience and technical excellence Nichrome can provide the complete technology for different applications and capacity requirements of spice processors globally. 

Edible Oil Packaging

Edible oil packaging in India has evolved and come a long way. Manufacturers are doing away with tins and glass bottles. Semi-rigid containers or flexible pouches are gaining more popularity as they provide long shelf life; are light weight, economical, offer more hygiene, safety and can be easily transported.  However, a lot of cooking oil and fats still continue to be traded in loose or in unpacked form. This leaves lot of scope for companies to come up with economical and safer cooking oil filling & packaging solutions.

Refined oils are being replaced by healthier options like olive oil, canola oil and refined rice bran oil. Olive oil which was earlier used for personal care purpose has gained a foothold in the premium segment Indian edible oil market. Also there has been a rise in demand for newer categories of oil segments like palm oil, soya bean oil, gingerly and mustard oil. Manufacturers have therefore started concentrating on the new trend and demand while choosing contemporary cooking oil packaging machines. 

Indian edible oil companies are also entering the fortified oil segment where these oils have vital vitamin content viz. A, D & E, to help fight malnutrition. Rising demand for low fat & cholesterol oil which addresses the health aspect and enables users to stay light and active is another major trend witnessed in this industry. There has also been a steady rise in demand for branded edible oil market with sunflower and soya oils leading the market. Oil manufacturers have been benefitted with customized oil filling and packaging machines that help pack in various pouch formats.

Also buying edible oil in bulk versus smaller quantities is another major trend where sectors like hospitality do bulk purchase like purchasing 15litre tins, whereas a general household purchase oil units like 1 litre and 2 litre oil pouches and ghee pouches or 5litre cans. Oil packaging machine manufacturers have been closely following these new market trends.

 Oil is a commodity. In a competitively growing scenario, it is the design and communication which will help the brand to gain visibility and stand out on the retail shelf. A good design which addresses the convenience aspect will help companies to gain customer brand loyalty and thereby greater ROI for brands owners. To attain this, a design has to stand to its brand promise and should stay strong in the market for at least five to six years.  

Nichrome is one of the leading automatic packaging machine manufacturers that offer superior quality automatic edible oil filling machines, oil pouch packing machines, ghee pouch packing machines, and various other automatic packaging machines like spice packaging machine, snacks packaging machine, salt packaging machine, sugar packaging machine and so on.

Our high-speed and automatic oil filling & packaging machines maintain accuracy in performance and ensure minimal wastage of products. High production rates, maximum accuracy and consistent pouch quality as per clients’ requirement are hallmarks of our end-products. Visit http://www.nichrome.com for details about high-end & premium quality automatic oil filling & packaging machines from the pioneers.

Benefits of Packed Sugar!

Sugar acts as a tenderizing and texturing agent in frozen foods and baked foods. For e.g. it increases the effectiveness of yeast providing an immediate and more utilized source of nourishment for its growth. Adding sugar to ice-cream provides body and texture which is perceived as smoothness. It is therefore important to retain the goodness of sugar while packing it to be sent to the retail market.

Loose sugar in gunny bags or jute bags is exposed to atmospheric air and temperature thus reducing its inherent goodness. This sugar when added to food or beverages is likely to ruin its taste and nutrition value. Manufacturers have therefore switched to packed sugar as it is easily preferred by reasonably aware consumers residing in cities and semi-urban areas. Packed sugar is in vogue as it is easy to pick and carry. Sugar Packaging requires accurate filling and packaging solutions that keep the goodness of sugar intact and improve its shelf life. Versatile pouch packaging also defines the solution and its scalability. . Various pouch formats, like Four Side Seal, Re-Sealable Pouches, Pillow Pouch, Pouches with Zippers, etc., are available for sugar packaging that enhance its aesthetics lending a unique identity for the brand.

Automatic sugar filling and packaging machines are the multitasking solutions that can also seal the packs the moment they are filled. Just a single automatic packaging machine lets you execute entire set of tasks which would otherwise prove tedious and taxing. Moreover, the advanced automation technology in packaging machines has massively reduced the necessity of manpower, which can again save your overall cost.

Nichrome’s machines and integrated packaging solutions help the manufacturers package various quantities of sugar up to 10kg in versatile pouch formats that are hygienic, leak-proof and convenient for storage. Apart from protecting the contents, these pouches help the manufacturer’s brand stand out on the retail shelf and also to compete in the international market. Nichrome’s sugar packaging machines are capable of functioning at a speed of 120 pouches per minute, accurately and with minimal wastage.

Nichrome aims to offer innovative and versatile sugar packaging solutions that protect and preserve the inherent goodness of sugar, enhancing the brand value.

If you are looking for the best automatic sugar filling and packaging machines, visit http://www.nichrome.com/. Nichrome is one the best packaging machine manufacturers and sugar packaging machine manufacturers in India that provide a range of best quality packaging machineries.