Food

4 Reasons To Stay Away From Cheap Sorbents

Sorbents give food and pharmaceutical brands a way to extend the shelf life of their product. A sachet tucked inside a bag of beef jerky or a canister inside a bottle of pharmaceuticals, for example, traps oxygen and moisture that can degrade products. Sorbents are effective. However, not all sorbents are created equal. There are […]

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The Benefits of Oxygen-Absorbing Film in Food Packaging

An innovative solution to extend the shelf life of food is now available. Oxygen-absorbing film protects the quality, look, flavor, aroma, and texture of food – and it blends seamlessly into the product’s packaging. Multisorb has developed an oxygen absorbing resin that is integrated directly into film called FreshPlus. FreshPlus can be let down in […]

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Increasing Productivity by Automating Insertion Sorbent Packets on Food Packaging Lines

Including an oxygen-absorbing sorbent in your food packaging helps maintain quality and extend shelf life. Sorbents are found in a variety of foods like pet food, dietary supplements, processed meats, baked goods, pre-cooked meals, whole muscle meat, and ground beef. However, inserting a sorbent into a package can be a challenge. Active packaging companies can […]

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How to Calculate​ the Correct Amount of Desiccant for Pharmaceuticals

If your desiccant does not have enough absorption capacity, your pharmaceutical product will not be adequately protected from moisture. If you include too much desiccant in your package; drug products become brittle and can crack. To ensure pharmaceutical products are in their optimal environment, Multisorb uses simulation technology to calculate the amount of desiccant required […]

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Food Safety and Quality is Important to Thrushwood Farms. That is Why They Work With Multisorb.

Thrushwood Farms partnered with Multisorb to preserve the quality and extend the shelf-life of the Jerky products. Implementing Multisorb packet dispensers into their beef Jerky packaging line has maximized their productivity and increased the number of units they can make. Don’t take it from us, listen to Doug Hankes experience with Multisorb.

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Active Packaging Helps Manufacturers, Consumers & the Environment

Awareness and concern for the environment is increasing, along with a global demand for foods that are healthy and sustainable. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, approximately one third of the food produced worldwide is lost or wasted.[1] In order to adapt to evolving buying trends from environmentally-conscious and increasingly savvy […]

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Active Packaging Makes Clean Labeling a Reality

The trend has become the rule. What was once thought to be a passing interest for some has become the norm for many. Clean label food and beverages are products that contain clean and simple ingredients. According to Food Insider Journal, 75% of consumers will pay more for clean label ingredients.[1] With consumers driving the […]

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Multisorb Backs Up Commitment to Food Safety with GFSI FSSC 22000 Certification

Multisorb Technologies takes safety and quality seriously and are the only sorbent manufacturer that is GFSI FSSC 22000 certified. Multisorb’s USA facility received the Food Safety Management System FSSC 22000 certification for the design, development, manufacture and distribution of sorbents to the food industry. The certification demonstrates Multisorb’s ability to manufacture products that will not […]

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Multisorb Uses Food Grade Iron to Ensure Safety in Oxygen Absorbers

The key active ingredient inside an oxygen absorber is iron. It is important to understand differences in the quality of the iron inside the packet especially if it is being used with food, pharmaceuticals, or any other product that is consumed or used on the body. Iron is mined from the ground and like most […]

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