Sweet history of candy wrapping by Tishma Technologies
For many years, the most important task of candy packaging was to represent the brand, to preserve aroma and flavor and to ease dispensing and shipping. But today, packaging in the candy industry is much more than just a way for maintaining safety and hygiene — it is a marketing tool.
Various materials are used for candy packaging. Cellophane is mostly valued for its transparency and resistance to odors, grease and moisture. Foil based film is used for wrapping chocolate bars, because they prevent transfer of water vapor, and they are non-toxic, light weight and odor proof.
Wax paper seals against air, moisture, dust, and germs, while polyethylene is often used to make bags in bulk packaging.
But did you know that even glue used for sealing candy packaging is made from edible ingredients? Starch-based adhesive derived from tapioca, potato, wheat, sago, or sweet potato is often used for sealing candy packaging.
However, candy wasn’t always packed in shiny and colorful packages. Until 1900, candy was usually sold in the streets. It was kept unwrapped, in carts where it was exposed to many harmful influences. Only upscale candy stores used glass jars at the time.
It wasn’t long until the first candy packaging machines emerged — in 1914. One of the first companies to package entirely without the touch of a human hand was NECCO, and the first machine-packed product was chewing gum.
Candy follows holidays and if there is one holiday that would be unimaginable without candy it is Halloween. During the 1940s, trick-or-treaters were being given small, home-made, individually wrapped candies — it was considered most convenient.
After widely publicized but mostly false stories of tainted candy in the 1970s, factory-sealed packaging with a recognizable name brand on it became both a standard and a sign of safety.
One of the most important investments for a candy manufacturer is an economic and reliable packaging line. Glass jars are way out of fashion and it is up to manufacturers to ensure that their treats are packed in an innovative and cost-efficient manner. A good packaging line can help you achieve higher speeds with less floor space, less material usage, less operator requirements and less capital costs.
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