b'MODIFIED ATMOSPHEREPACKAGING (M.A.P.)Modified Atmosphere Packaging (M.A.P.) is a shelf life1/3extension technique for food, which is achieved by replacing the oxygen with a protective gas mix withina sealed pack. of all food produced is lost or wasted from farm to fork The removal of oxygen inhibits the growth of microbes and according to the Food and slows down the process of food spoilage. This in conjunction Agriculture Organisation (F.A.O.)with lowering the storage temperature and maximising the levelsof hygiene during production and packing, the product willstay fresh for significantly longer. The ColMAP range of board packaging comprises of sandwichpacks trays and boxes. These are manufactured from recyclableboard laminated with a high barrier, multi-layer film, suitablefor food grade gases.In the UK we wasteEvery year a third of the worlds food over10 is wasted. It adds up to aroundMILLION1.3TONNES Whilst one in nine people remainBILLION malnourished, land equal to the sizeof food in a year of China is used to grow food that TONNESis lost or thrown away.Sources: WRAP, Champions 12.3 report and The Food Rush102 Tel: +44 (0)1525 712 261sales@colpacpackaging.comwww.colpacpackaging.com'