Polystyrene Foam for Food and Protective Packaging from Foamex

Polystyrene foam is everywhere. It's in your homes, workplace, cafeteria, public market, local grocery store, food stalls, and salad boxes. Polystyrene foam comes in all shapes, sizes, and colours - from foam egg cartons, meat and produce trays, disposable soup bowls and cups, and as a protective cushion to appliances and electronics.

Polystyrene foam has compressive strengths which enable it to withstand load and backfill forces for rigidity. It's closed cellular structure prevents water absorption and minimal vapour permanence.

Its many functions include the following:

Art medium for craft applications
Insulating material for walls, foundations, and roofing systems

Polystyrene foam is a lightweight yet sturdy product with excellent thermal insulation and high impact resistance, which makes it a suitable material for food and protective packaging.

FOAMEX is the leading manufacturer and distributor of polystyrene foam in Australia. They use state-of-the-art hot wire cutting equipment to produce expanded polystyrene foam where the perishable and fragile products can fit perfectly for its maximum protection. High-value heavy products like equipment, machinery, and home appliances are packaged in expanded polystyrene foam to avoid the risk of damage during transportation and handling of the product. Polystyrene foam also applies to fragile pharmaceutical products, consumer electrical goods, toys, horticultural and gardening products, and food packaging.

Food safety is a paramount concern for everyone, as substandard food quality and condition can pose a severe health risk to consumers. Food wastage is also a high cost of expenditure for supermarkets and other food suppliers. Expanded polystyrene foam is naturally chemical resistant and has thermal insulation properties which protect the goods from sudden temperature changes. From fish, shellfish, meat, fruits, egg crates, ice cream, and yoghurt - expanded polystyrene foam is the best way to keep the food fresh.

Benefits of Using Polystyrene Foam for Food and Produce

It's a protective shield against leaking, and it retains its shape for your take-out meal.

Polystyrene foam maintains the food temperature - while you comfortably hold the packaging.

It cushions fruit, vegetables, eggs, and meat to keep them fresh, edible, and intact.

Polystyrene foam is an outstanding low-cost and hygienic choice for food packaging.

It protects fragile freight without adding significant weight.

FOAMEX designed and manufactured the following products used for food and protective packaging applications:

Styroboard™ Expanded Polystyrene Sheets
Expanded Polystyrene Cut Shapes

Expanded polystyrene is the material of choice for handling and transporting food and other products since EPS have the following characteristics and features:

Hygienic
Water and moisture resistant which can prevent a potent breeding ground for bacteria and mould
Can be customised according to client's specifications
Lightweight and easy to handle
Robust and durable for high impact resistance
Less expensive solution for transporting and handling goods and products
Recyclable material
Ozone layer friendly - EPS are CFC and HCFC free

FOAMEX supplies all the light and easy polystyrene foam used in Paddock to Plate, the Australian lifestyle and food TV series. The key component for the success of Paddock to Plate is its ability to keep freshness and nutritive value of food and produce. Without polystyrene foams, perishable food delivery wouldn't exist.

Expanded polystyrene can be custom-made to meet your design criteria or to represent your corporate branding and colours.

Expanded polystyrene foam is the cost-effective solution to keeping the quality of products and valuable goods safe and ready for consumer use.

Contact FOAMEX for more details on expanded polystyrene foam today.