Introduction
Ice pop packaging plays an important role in protecting the product in a deep-frozen environment and is also the “face of the brand” that attracts customers. Choosing high-quality frozen dessert packaging or ice cream bar packaging will help:
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Preserves the flavor and softness of the ice cream.
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Prevents oxidation and odour contamination.
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Increase brand recognition and enhance professionalism.
Ice cream manufacturers, especially those making premium or export ice cream, need printed ice pop packaging with eye-catching designs and durable materials that meet deep-freeze storage standards from -18°C to -30°C.
Preservation characteristics of popsicles
- Always need to keep deep cold from -18°C to -30°C during production, transportation, and display.
- It is easy to leak water, degenerate, and be contaminated with odors if the packaging is not waterproof and anti-oxidant.
- Packaging materials must:
- Waterproof, cold and air resistant;
- Keeps cold for a long time, protects ice cream from deformation;
- Ensuring food safety and hygiene.
Common materials for ice cream packaging
Types of ice cream packaging: OPP/PE, PET/PE, pearl film - suitable for preserving exported ice cream Comparison table of cold-keeping and waterproofing materials for ice cream packaging
| laminated film material | Cold retention | Waterproof | Deep cold resistance | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPP/PE, OPP/CPP, PET/PE | Very good | Very good | Good | Popsicles, ice cream |
| BOPP/MCPP | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Exported, high-quality ice cream |
| PP, PE single layer 1 | Average | Good | Average | Cheap line, short-term preservation |
Important criteria when choosing ice cream storage packaging
- laminated film material - Waterproof, cold resistant:
- Choose OPP/PE, OPP/CPP, BOPP/MCPP, PET/PE/LLDPE – 2–3 waterproof layer structure, resistant to deep cold (-18°C to -30°C), limiting moisture absorption and crumbling.
- The outer layer is printed sharp and shiny; The inner layer is durable and protects the cream from strange/musty odors.
- Antioxidant ability, prevents strange odors:
- Prioritize light/air barrier layer (AL, MPET, MCPP) for high-end cream, export or long-term storage.
- Helps the cream not change color, retains its delicious taste, and prevents environmental odor contamination.
- AFood safety and hygiene: Use materials certified to be safe for food contact, no chemical contamination even when refrigerated or using sensitive flavorings/food colors.
- Style & aesthetics: Single bag (stick), plastic box (sign), coated paper cup PE (tablet) all need to be airtight - printed with logo, ingredients, prominent brand.