The global flexible packaging industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by key market trends in sustainability,e-commerce, and consumer convenience. Valued between approximately $258.7$ billion and $300.6$ billion in 2024, the market is robust and projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.2% to 6.0% through 2032 [1]. The Food & Beverage sector is the largest consumer, expected to account for up to 51% of the market [1], driven by the demand for packaged, convenient meals and extended shelf life.

Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) testing serves as a foundational and indispensable step in both the development and optimization of packaging materials. By yielding precise data on oxygen barrier capabilities, OTR empowers businesses to make strategic decisions that directly translate into extended product shelf life, significant cost optimization, and enhanced regulatory compliance. Ultimately, ensuring proper oxygen barrier properties protects not only the integrity of the product and the reputation of the brand, but also plays a vital role in advancing industry sustainability efforts and securing long-term consumer trust.

Labthink C406H Revolutionizing Oxygen & Water Vapor Barrier Performance Combi Testing System Driving Value Across Diverse Industries In industries where packaging integrity is paramount – such as food, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices – ensuring robust barrier performance is non-negotiable. Conventional testing frequently suffer from three key pain points: Single-function instruments need frequent sample changes, leading [...]

1. Product Overview The Labthink C206 Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) Tester is a state-of-the-art instrument designed to measure the oxygen permeation characteristics of a wide variety of packaging materials. Its high-precision measurement capabilities help businesses optimize packaging solutions, ensuring product quality, freshness, and compliance with international standards. The C206 is a crucial tool for industries [...]

Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) testing plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of packaging materials, particularly in industries where product quality and shelf life are directly impacted by exposure to oxygen. This testing method measures the rate at which oxygen permeates through packaging materials, providing key insights into the material’s ability to act as [...]

Abstract: Due to the unqualified oxygen permeability of PET bottle itself, the quality problems of fruit juice and tea drinks, including brown oxidation, poor tastes and excessive flora, etc., have attracted more and more attention. Relevant manufacturers must control the oxygen transmission of the beverage PET bottles. Key words: oxygen permeability Tester, PET bottle, equal [...]

Yogurt is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of fresh milk. A large amount of protein, fat, vitamin and various beneficial bacteria are contained in the yogurt, which are easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body. Since the yogurt has a very short shelf life, the packaging material used for the yogurt [...]

Powdered milk or dried milk is a manufactured dairy product made by evaporating milk to dryness. One purpose of drying milk is to preserve it; milk powder has a far longer shelf life than liquid milk and does not need to be refrigerated, due to its low moisture content. In order to guarantee the quality [...]

C406H Oxygen/Water Vapor Transmission Rate Test System Labthink C406H Oxygen/water vapor transmission rate test system is the Integrated Innovation of Labthink’s water vapor -oxygen test technologies and its 6-cell patented structure. It provides high precision and high efficiency oxygen and wanter vapor transmission rate test for high and medium barrier materials. Labthink C406H Oxygen/Water Vapor [...]

Caramel treats is a kind of common pastry. It is made of flour, egg, sugar and nuts by deep frying. It is rich in nutrition and high in oil. It is easy to breed microorganisms and oxidize. In addition to strictly controlling the production process (such as adopting dynamic disinfection technology in its storage, transportation [...]