Uflex Limited introduces packaging with anti-microbial properties

Packaging major Uflex limited added another innovative development, on to their wide range of sophisticated products, on Thursday. After a rigorous research and development of almost two-years, the company has successfully launched its flexible packaging material with anti-microbial properties.

The advanced packaging will aid the packaging to keep the pouch active by scavenging microbial growth, henceforth enhancing the shelf life of the cooked food packed inside.

In an experiment by the company, while a sandwich packed in a normal pouch was spoiled after 3-4 days, the newly developed flexible packaging material kept it protected from microbial growth for almost 8-9 days. The packaging will substantially extend the shelf life of the packaged food, enhance its sensory qualities and maintain the microbial safety.  

On the launch of the breakthrough innovation, the chairman and managing director of the company, Ashok Chaturvedi said that the innovation is a concrete  and definitive step towards curtailing food wastage through efficient packaging.

The share price of the company traded up in Thursday’s trade and closed at Rs 435.40 per share, up by 1.41 per cent on NSE on Thursday.   The stock had hit its 52-week high of Rs 461.45 per share on July 28, 2017 and its 52-week low of Rs 226.55 per share on November 22, 2016 on NSE, respectively.