Jakarta: The restrictions on activities outside the home and a ban on eating in restaurants have led to an increase in online food delivery. Along with that led to an increase in demand for food packaging.
In addition, public awareness of cleanliness and hygiene is getting higher, especially in this era of pandemic Covid-19 which is still ongoing today. Presenting safe, hygienic, and economical food packaging is something that needs to be considered considering the trend of online food delivery which is expected to continue post-pandemic.
“Restrictions on activities outside the home have changed people’s habits from being accustomed to dine-in in restaurants, to being takeaway or delivery order. This has caused the demand for food packaging, especially Polystyrene Foam (PS) to increase quite well,” explained Sutjipto General Manager of Indah Cup.
During the implementation of Restrictions on Community Activities (PPKM), there was an increase in the demand for packaging. Both primary and secondary packaging are estimated at 3-5% compared to the previous PPKM. PS food packaging is considered efficient and economical in meeting the increasing demand which is quite high, because of the affordable price and safety in maintaining the food when it is delivered from the restaurant to the customer.
Besides being efficient and economical, PS food packaging is considered effective in protecting the food being delivered against contamination. This is seen as important because public awareness of the cleanliness and hygiene of items used daily is getting higher. Starting from the use of masks to cutlery and food packaging. This was conveyed by dr. Lia Natalia Sp. THT-KL who was also present as one of the speakers at the webinar.
“Many people are becoming more careful in choosing the type of food packaging. Things that people consider in choosing food packaging include; hygienic packaging, reusable packaging, and recyclable packaging,” explained Dr. Lia. Natalia.
On that occasion, dr. Lia Natalia Sp. ENT-KL also conveys how disposable food packaging is very effective in preventing cross contamination, which is the process of accidentally transferring viruses from one object or person to another.
“Plastic food containers are recommended, especially at this time. In addition to its ability to protect food against contamination and preserve food longer to minimize the use of preservatives, plastic food packaging is a material that can be recycled,” he concluded.
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