Label-Friendly Solutions for Extending Food & Beverage Shelf Life

Enhancing Food and Beverage Shelf Life with Label-Friendly Solutions

In the competitive food and beverage industry, extending shelf life while adhering to clean label requirements is crucial for success. Keyser & Mackay offers innovative solutions tailored to various sectors, including meat, dairy, bakery, culinary, and beverages. Our approach not only prolongs freshness but also maintains quality and consumer appeal.

Challenges in Shelf-Life Extension

Maintaining the integrity of food products is complex due to several challenges:

• Microbial Spoilage: Unwanted microbial activity can lead to rapid deterioration.
• Pathogens: Ensuring safety through effective microbial control is a priority.
• Oxidation: Common in fats and oils, oxidation affects taste and nutritional quality.
• Off-flavor: This undesirable change can diminish consumer satisfaction.
• Off-color: Visual changes can impact marketability and consumer perception.
• Texture Changes: Alterations can lead to undesirable mouthfeel.
• Moisture Loss: Moisture is essential for product softness and flavor retention.
• Staling: Particularly in bakery items, staling affects freshness.

To tackle these challenges, our solutions are engineered to preserve quality without compromising the label's integrity, meeting both regulatory requirements and consumer expectations.

Our portfolio of solutions includes natural preservatives and antioxidants that blend seamlessly into various formulations.

Product Solutions

Our offerings include:

• Natural Preservatives: These components help avert microbial growth while maintaining a clean label.
• Antioxidants: Essential for preventing oxidation, antioxidants retain product quality during storage.
• Moisture-enhancing Agents: These maintain moisture levels, improving texture and preventing staling.

Through carefully selected ingredients, our solutions ensure extended shelf life and quality preservation, catering to specific industry needs.

Industry Applications

Our label-friendly solutions are implemented in:

• Meat Products: Improved safety and longevity with natural preservation systems.
• Dairy Items: Enhanced freshness and flavor retention.
• Bakery Goods: Delayed staling and maintained softness.
• Culinary Creations: Prolonged quality in condiments and ready meals.
• Beverages: Sustained taste and reduced oxidation.

Our commitment to sustainability guides our research and development, emphasizing eco-friendly and effective preservation solutions.

Contact Us for More Information

Interested in implementing label-friendly solutions for enhancing your product's shelf life? Contact your Keyser & Mackay representative for more tailored advice and support.