Revolutionizing Grab-and-Go sandwich options with ProAmpac's RAP Sandwich Wedge:

As C-Stores and Grocery stores have sought to elevate and expand their food to-go offering, attracting consumers, and extending shelf-life have become two critical priorities. To meet this challenge, ProAmpac introduces its fiber-based Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) RAP Sandwich Wedge to the North American market. Designed for sandwiches and wraps, this groundbreaking package introduces the concept of modified atmosphere packaging to a fiber-based format.

Why it matters: ProAmpac's RAP Sandwich Wedge marks a significant milestone as North America’s first fiber-based sandwich wedge designed specifically for modified atmosphere packaging applications. Crafted primarily from carton board, this packaging solution speaks to the quality food consumers seek with a more elevated and hand-crafted aesthetic compared to all-plastic packaging traditionally used for modified atmosphere packaged sandwiches. Also, it allows the carton board exterior to be recycled in paper streams, reducing packaging waste-to-landfill, minimizing food waste, and supporting customers’ sustainability goals.

As food service operators aim to attract customers and navigate the challenges of the industry, they face two key concerns: rising costs due to inflation and the growing legislative pressures to adopt sustainable practices.

ProAmpac’s answers to those challenges: The RAP Sandwich Wedge

Product differentiation

RAP Sandwich Wedge takes a food-to-go staple, the sandwich, and elevates it to a more premium, high-quality product, making it more attractive to customers. Our current customers experienced sales increases of up to 30% when they switched from all-plastic sandwich packaging to our fiber-based RAP wedge.  With eye-catching custom graphics directly printed on the pack, the RAP wedge enhances branding and product differentiation, ensuring its prominent presence on the shelf.

Labor Savings

ProAmpac's RAP Sandwich Wedge offers a significant advantage in operational efficiency for food retailers. It is designed to be auto-de-nested and top-sealed inline, allowing for automated off-site sandwich packaging and eliminating the need for manual in-store filling. With ProAmpac’s RAP Sandwich Wedge, food retailers can experience streamlined operations and maximize productivity. The automated packaging process reduces the labor required for in-store preparation, allowing employees to focus on other essential tasks. This leads to enhanced efficiency and reduced labor costs for the retailers, ultimately benefiting their bottom line.

Food Waste Reduction

Food waste contributes to environmental concerns and incurs significant costs for food service operators. The RAP Sandwich Wedge is a game-changing solution that helps reduce these costs by integrating modified atmosphere packaging and extending shelf life. This innovative package significantly reduces food waste by effectively preserving sandwiches and wraps for several weeks. Engineered for hermeticity, this innovative solution utilizes high barrier technology to extend product shelf-life, especially when incorporated with gas-flush filling technology. The RAP Sandwich Wedge enables longer transit and selling time, enhancing sales potential while minimizing food waste costs.

Sustainability Messaging

The RAP Sandwich Wedge is a sustainable packaging solution with extended shelf-life capabilities. The fully laminated RAP wedge keeps food fresh and protects the carton board from contamination. Consumers can easily separate the carton board with a simple peel-away film liner, enabling recycling in paper streams. Other fiber-based formats in the market are constructed with only a patch film window and cannot be recycled due to food contamination. The RAP wedge also ships flat, reducing both costs and greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, while also minimizing storage needs. Crafted from responsibly sourced fiber and employing minimal plastic packaging compared to conventional film-only and rigid plastic containers, the RAP Sandwich Wedge minimizes packaging waste, supports carbon reduction goals, and increases recyclability.

Contact us to learn more about how the RAP Sandwich Wedge can help with your sustainable packaging goals.