How do you start with MAP packaging?

Air Liquide is passionate about MAP technology and supports professionals in implementing the gas packaging process and providing approved gases for food handling. Discover in the free eBook the business cases of food producing companies who have already implemented MAP with food grade gases. 

MAP can be used to treat almost any food product which has a short shelf-life when exposed to air. MAP can therefore be used not only for traditional food products (meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, etc.), but also for meat substitutes and ready-made meals made with alternative proteins. 

MAP e-book

Because MAP solutions are always tailor-made - and the right mix depends on the food product in question - Air Liquide has produced an enlightening e-book on Modified Atmosphere Packaging, outlining all the key aspects and concerns.

"MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) packaging: the air in the packaging is replaced by a specific gas composition. In this way, the shelf life of the food can be extended considerably without having to use chemical preservatives or stabilisers..."

1,500 customer references

Air Liquide has built up a database of over 1,500 MAP customer references. Customers who want to start using MAP today can get started right away by using the knowledge that has been built up over the years. However, it is still advisable to carry out MAP tests with different gas mixtures, combined with quality and microbial analyses, to determine the best gas composition. Each product is different.

Tailor-made solutions

Air Liquide offers tailor-made solutions and puts its technical expertise at the disposal of food manufacturers to help them with packaging technology and materials, production capacity, product size and shape, desired appearance and expected shelf life. 

Download the e-book

The e-book outlines the most common MAP formulations and which food products they can be used with. It also discusses packaging films and machines, and features techniques such as compensated vacuum and rinse gassing.

Download the e-book here!