Distribution Efficiency Improvement
Goods protected by the MAPAX technology can be delivered across longer distances or on a less frequent basis, enhancing your logistics operations. From the delivery of raw materials to the transportation of food products, the MAPAX solution can:
- Reduces the amount of preservatives
- Extends geographical boundaries and time of preservation.
New Food Product Development – improved recipes & marketing
- Include more delicate ingredients
- Create new dishes and products
- Innovate with packaging.
Comparison of Typical Shelf Life
Products packed in air vs. MAPAX modified air packaging
| Food | Packed in air | MAPAX® solution |
| Raw red meat | 2–4 days | 5–8 days |
| Raw light poultry | 4–7 days | 16–21 days |
| Raw dark poultry | 3–5 days | 7–14 days |
| Sausages | 2–4 days | 2–5 weeks |
| Sliced cooked meat | 2–4 days | 2–5 weeks |
| Raw fish | 2–3 days | 5–9 days |
| Cooked fish | 2–4 days | 3–4 weeks |
| Hard cheese | 2–3 weeks | 4–10 weeks |
| Soft cheese | 4–14 days | 1–3 weeks |
| Cakes | several weeks | up to one year |
| Bread | some days | 2 weeks |
| Pre-baked bread | 5 days | 20 days |
| Fresh cut salad mix | 2–5 days | 5–10 days |
| Fresh pasta | 1–2 weeks | 3–4 weeks |
| Pizza | 7–10 days | 2–4 weeks |
| Pies | 3–5 days | 2–3 weeks |
| Sandwiches | 2–3 days | 7–10 days |
| Ready meals | 2–5 days | 7–20 days |
| Dried foods | 4–8 months | 1–2 years |
Our dedicated BOC MAPAX sales and technical specialists will work with you to develop an appropriate solution for your industry and your requirements.
Our Food Technology Centre in Oxford is open to all our MAPAX customers - at the Centre, you can trial and test your products with the support of our technical support specialist team.
Contact us to discuss which supply option best meets your process needs
