Company Background:
ABC Foods is a food and beverage company that produces and packages a wide range of products for consumers worldwide. The company has a reputation for quality products that are trusted by their customers. To maintain this reputation, ABC Foods is committed to ensuring that their packaging meets the highest safety and quality standards.
Problem:
ABC Foods recently introduced a new product line, which required a new type of packaging. The company needed to ensure that the packaging would provide adequate protection for the product, maintain its freshness and taste, and meet all regulatory requirements. The packaging would also need to be tested for durability and shelf life, to ensure that it could withstand transportation and storage conditions.
Solution:
ABC Foods contracted Purple Diamond to carry out comprehensive testing of the new packaging. The laboratory recommended the following tests:
1. Mechanical tests – to determine the strength and durability of the packaging. Various types of packaging were exposed to different mechanical stresses, such as compression, puncture, and impact.
2. Barrier tests – to evaluate the protective properties of the packaging in terms of water vapor and oxygen transmission. This was important to ensure that the product would remain fresh and have a long shelf life.
3. Sensory tests – to evaluate the taste and aroma of the product over an extended period. This was important to ensure that the packaging would not adversely affect the sensory qualities of the product.
4. Regulatory tests – to ensure that the packaging complied with all applicable regulations and requirements, including food safety and environmental standards.
After conducting these tests, the Purple Diamond provided ABC Foods with comprehensive reports that highlighted the packaging’s strengths and weaknesses. The testing allowed ABC Foods to identify any potential issues upfront and make the necessary adjustments to ensure the packaging was fit for purpose.
Outcome:
ABC Foods was able to successfully launch its new product line with confidence, knowing that the packaging had been thoroughly tested to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards. The company has since received positive feedback from customers and has seen increased sales as a result. The partnership with the testing laboratory allowed ABC Foods to mitigate risks associated with introducing a new product line, and ensure that its reputation for quality and safety was maintained.
