Concerns have arisen since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. There are concerns regarding the actual duration of the COVID-19 crisis, a possible second wave, the future of the food industry. On top of this, a large number of restaurants have decided to close their dining rooms, some are now delivering meals, others are preparing take-out meals. However, it is clear that all are taking additional measures to protect the well-being of their employees and customers.
Even so, a certain apprehension remains, understandably so. With the crisis not likely to end now and the health measures to remain in effect, you are probably still looking for more reassuring packaging solutions, for both your employees and your customers.
Are you looking for solutions so you can reopen your kitchen and start selling take-out and/or delivering your meals but you don’t know which solution to choose? why not seal your food? Solpak gives you 5 reasons to seal your meal containers for the great satisfaction of your customers and employees, alike.
1) (re)discover peace of mind
You remember a few months ago, you seemed more relaxed, almost carefree, aside from the usual “entrepreneur anxiety”. These days, a little less (yes, that’s an understatement). Between the risks involved in transporting meals, preparing meals in your kitchen, the closure of certain services, and downsizing. It adds up pretty quickly, doesn’t it?
Well, sealed meal trays offer a much needed extra level of security. Sealing prevents leakage, minimizes cross-contamination but also makes unauthorized handling of meals clearly visible: ideal when all of a sudden you prepare a higher number of meals, with a reduced staff but yet still have the same number of hours in the day and a reduced budget (yes, that’s another understatement).
2) Remain profitable
More take-out and thermal delivery meals mean more time in the kitchen just to prepare and package meals. With sealed meals, your meals are ready to be transported in just a few seconds, using a tray sealer that can seal more than 4 meals per minute. All that remains is to find the perfect tray sealer for your volumes.
On top of that, a sealed meal helps to standardize portion sizes, minimizes handling time, and eliminates waste of meals leaking while transported. Basically, a sealed meal allows you to save on both production and labour costs. Not bad?
3) Preserve your meals as recommended by the MAPAQ
A question we often hear is whether sealed containers are suitable for preserving meals. Yes, the shelf life of (our) containers is the same as the one recommended by the MAPAQ, for both chilled and frozen meals.
You could, for example, offer an assortment of meals in a fridge at the entrance of your restaurant like many of our customers do and generate another source of income.
4) Continue to operate without interruptions, no need for extensive training
Training all your staff when you buy new equipment is long, expensive and often complicated when you already have a busy schedule. A tray sealer requires little training to know how to operate a machine, is very easy to use and with a little luck, you will be able to find a supplier that includes all maintenance and repairs: you know, a turnkey solution.
5) Increase customer satisfaction
A sealed food container is easier to open. No need for scissors or knives to the delight of your customers, especially those with impaired physical mobility like our elders and all of us who don’t like to wait to eat.
Are you interested in sealing your packaged meals? Would you like to have more information? Contact our team!
