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1. Indigenous people used natural materials such as dried
gourds, shells, hollow logs, and leaves to package their food
and transport it over small distances.
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Ceramics began to come into use in the Middle
East, expanding the possibilities when it came to
storage and transportation.

2. The mass production of ceramics, the invention of the pottery
wheel, and the widespread use of pottery enabled cultures to
transport perishables further than ever before.
According to archaeologist that have unearthed Egyptian tombs,
food storage became even more complex when the Egyptian
people stated to use wood barrels, crates, and boxes for storage.

3. Paper-like fibers began to be used for various forms
of wrapping and packaging.
Glass containers came into prominence when the Syrians developed glass
blowing. Combined with various forms of sealing glass, this method of
food packaging brought transportation and preservation to new levels

4. ALUMINUM FOILFOAM

5. CELLULOSE PACKAGINGCANS

6. PET BOTTLEHEAT SHRINKABLE PLASTIC

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8. INDEMAX
Our hot melt equipment is often used in food
packaging and production. For hot melt resources
and equipment, visit us at http://www.indemax.com.