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Amcor TapeTop[R] keeps herbs fresh.


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Portuguese retailer Pingo Doce Pingo Doce is the largest supermarket chain in Portugal, owned by Jerónimo Martins.

In the 1990s, Jerónimo Martins acquired Brazilian supermarket chain Sé Supermercados, which became the Brazilian equivalent to Pingo Doce.
 and their packer ELS Lda have recently introduced Amcor TapeTop[R] for their fresh cut herbs.

Amcor TapeTop[R] (patent pending) is an incorporated reclosing mechanism on a standard pack which allows multiple reclosing and therefore helps to reduce food waste. To keep herbs fresh once the pack has been opened, simply detach de·tach
v.
1. To separate or unfasten; disconnect.

2. To remove from association or union with something.
 the strip, roll the film down and tape over the top.

"Consumers are looking for Looking for

In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with.
 reclosable packaging solutions. There are many fresh cut herbs in rigid plastic trays on the market. By using Amcor TapeTop[R] we provide a cost effective, reclosable packaging solution and at the same time reduce the packaging weight to a minimum," explains Tiago Ferreira Tiago Alexandre Baptista Ferreira, better known only by Tiago (born April 16, 1975 in Torres Vedras) is a Portuguese goalkeeper. He played almost all of his career in Sporting, spending two seasons (1999-2001) on loan to Estrela da Amadora. , Commercial Director at ELS Lda.

ELS Lda's herb packs also combine another Amcor innovation- Amcor P-Plus[R] permeability film. The modified atmosphere Modified atmosphere is a common technical definition that describes the practice of modifying the composition of the internal atmosphere of a package (commonly food packages, but this technique is also used for drugs) in order to improve the shelf life.  inside the pack created by the film technology slows down the metabolism of the herbs. By using Amcor P-Plus[R] with Amcor TapeTop[R], the packaging helps to keep the herbs fresh and to retain their flavours for longer.

Amcor TapeTop[R] can be applied on a variety of films and also suits other market segments such as snacks, confectionery or dried beverage powder.

Contact Amcor Flexibles on tel 01531 638638 or visit www.amcor.com
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