Keep Fresh Produce Fresher Longer
Food safety enhances consumer confidence and loyalty, helps avoid costs associated with recalls, disposal, and penalties, and reduces legal expenses as a result of food borne outbreaks.
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A New Way To Ensure Food Safety
Food safety is a growing concern that can have a major impact on your business. It is estimated that 1 in 8 people will get sick form contaminated food. A single event of a food borne disease outbreak can bring unimaginable economic losses. An estimated annual 300,000 hospitalizations and 5000 deaths in the U.S. alone are related to food-borne illnesses. The resulting cost to the U.S. economy is around $7 billion which comes from notifying consumers, removing food from shelves, and paying damages as a result of lawsuits.
An increase in the globalized food trade in recent years, along with a complex supply chain all contribute toward an increased number of microbiological food safety outbreaks. Food companies also face increased competition and that can often lead to lax food safety measures which increase chances of a health event.
Steritouch Technology
California Trays® has partnered with Steritouch® antimicrobial technology to deliver a new level in food safety. Steritouch® is FDA approved for food contact and provides continuous antimicrobial protection against bacteria, mold, and fungi.
The Steritouch® technology is built into the tray material itself, providing 24/7 protection without the need for additional cleaning agents or treatments. This innovative technology helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination and extends the shelf life of your produce.
Benefits of California Trays
Food Safety
Constructed in an open weave style, the trays provide for ventilation and drainage. In wet cases, water drains through the tray bottom into the bottom of the case reducing the possibility of mold, etc.
Freshness
Fruits and vegetables that sit in a non ventilated space will age more quickly. The produce trays increase the life span of produce on your shelf by effectively dispersing ethylene gas to help maintain freshness and increase shelf life of produce.
Durability
Practically indestructible, the trays last at least 6 to 8 years. Made in Canada with high quality materials and manufacturing standards.
Easy Maintenance
Easy to clean, the trays can be brushed, wiped, or power washed. The antimicrobial technology reduces the need for harsh cleaning chemicals.
Increase Your Margins
Fresh categories are driving nearly 49 percent of all dollar growth across fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), with fresh and perishable foods generating more than $177 billion in sales. In addition, fresh food generated more than 14 times more in sales than all other beverage and food sales online. With these type of numbers, it makes sense to protect your number one margin generator. A 1% reduction in shrink can represent millions of dollars.
