Secondary Packaging for Food Transport

Transporting food requires high standards of safety and quality, especially in an increasingly interconnected and fast-paced supply chain. Secondary packaging plays a crucial role in this context: it protects primary products, ensures their integrity during handling, and facilitates logistics.
Innepla offers secondary containers made of cellular polypropylene, specifically designed to meet the needs of the food sector. Lightweight, durable, and hygienic, they are a smart choice for those seeking operational efficiency, sustainability, and long-lasting performance.

What is secondary packaging?

Secondary packaging is the packaging that contains and protects multiple units of primary products (e.g., jars, packets, cans). Its purpose is not to come into direct contact with the food but to facilitate transport, storage, and distribution.
Unlike primary packaging, which must meet stricter requirements for food contact, secondary packaging can focus more on functional aspects: robustness, handling, stackability, and reusability.

Advantages of Innepla cellular PP containers

Cellular polypropylene is an extremely versatile material that, thanks to its cell structure, provides lightness without compromising mechanical strength. The Bubble Guard® sheets used by Innepla allow the creation of secondary containers ideal for food logistics processes.
Key advantages include:

• Impact and moisture resistance: essential during the transport of fresh and perishable foods.
• Easy sanitization: smooth, compact surfaces are washable and HACCP-compliant.
• Reusability: designed to withstand multiple use cycles, reducing long-term costs.
• Customization: sizes, colors, printing, and accessories available on request.
• Recyclability: being mono-material, PP is easily recoverable and recyclable.

Applications in the food sector
 

Cellular PP secondary containers are ideal for several stages of the supply chain:

• Warehouse storage: lightweight and strong, they are stackable and easy to handle without risk of deformation.
• Distribution: protect against shocks and vibrations during transport, keeping primary packages intact.
• Retail points or logistics centers: facilitate temporary storage and quick product management.

Moreover, Bubble Guard® containers can be made foldable to reduce empty-space volume, a strategic feature for return logistics.

Sustainability and innovation
 

Now more than ever, food companies are called to reduce environmental impact along the entire supply chain. Innepla cellular PP containers offer a sustainable alternative to disposable cardboard or traditional plastic: more durable, lighter, and fully recyclable.
Thanks to the company’s zero-waste approach, even production scraps are reused in the industrial cycle, promoting a true circular economy.

The solution for more efficient food logistics
Choosing high-quality secondary packaging means protecting the product, simplifying logistics, and contributing to a more sustainable food chain.
With Innepla, every container is designed for high performance and customization, providing clients with a concrete, tailor-made solution.
Contact us to design your secondary food packaging together: robust, recyclable, and perfect for today’s market pace.