Sunlight Metal Products debuts at Chengdu Food Expo; Zinc alloy packaging becomes new focus of the industry

Exhibition site: New materials attract deep attention

In the exhibition area dominated by plastic and paper packaging, the booth of Sunlight Metal Products is particularly eye-catching due to the metallic texture of zinc alloy packaging. On the booth, a series of products such as nut cans, tea boxes, and baked food packaging are neatly displayed. The different craft effects such as matte and mirror on the surface not only show the modern sense of metal materials, but also break the public's inherent impression of "bulky" traditional metal packaging through lightweight design. On the first day of the exhibition, there was an endless stream of inquiries in front of the booth. Many customers compared the weight of the products on site, touched the surface process, and asked in detail about the safety of the materials and the customization process. ​

According to the on-site staff, the core advantage of zinc alloy packaging lies in the high degree of fit between its physical properties and the needs of food packaging: zinc alloy materials will naturally form a dense zinc oxide protective film, which can effectively block water vapor, oxygen and ultraviolet rays, and delay the oxidation and deterioration of food; at the same time, its density is only 60% of stainless steel, and the weight of the same specification packaging is reduced by more than 30%, which is both portable and durable. The head of a local tea company in Sichuan said: "We have been looking for packaging that can improve the grade of our products. Zinc alloy material not only solves the moisture-proof problem, but also conveys the brand tone through customized appearance, which is in line with the positioning of high-end tea." ​

Enterprise innovation: the breakthrough of the independent brand of a century-old enterprise ​

This exhibition is the first time that Sunlight Metal Products has a century-old history of metal products. As an enterprise deeply engaged in metal manufacturing, the company has long provided packaging OEM services of various metal materials to domestic and foreign brands, and has accumulated mature die-casting, surface treatment and customized production capabilities. Faced with the upgrading of consumer market demand for "safe, environmentally friendly and differentiated" packaging. ​

"The application of zinc alloy in food packaging is essentially a combination of material science and industry needs." Mr. Zhang, the general manager of the company, said in an interview that the team focused on overcoming the difficulties of material corrosion resistance, food contact safety and process cost control during the research and development process. At present, the product has passed the national food contact material safety certification and can be widely used in dry goods, baking, health products and other categories. In addition to standard products, the company also provides full-process services from mold design, surface coating to pattern customization to meet the personalized needs of different customers.​

Industry value: providing new options for green packaging​

During the exhibition, Sunlight Metal Products received more than 200 customers and received more than 30 orders for cooperation, including well-known liquor brands and local specialty food companies. It is worth noting that the environmental protection attributes of zinc alloy packaging have become an important factor in attracting customers - metal materials can be 100% recycled and reused, and there are no plastic particles, ink solvents and other pollutants discharged during the production process, which is in line with the current "plastic reduction" and "sustainable packaging" trends promoted by the food industry. ​

"When packaging is not only a container to protect the product, but also a carrier of brand value, material innovation is particularly important." An industry analyst pointed out that Sunlight Metal Products' attempt has provided a new direction for thinking in the food packaging industry, especially in the context of the growth of high-end and personalized demand. The application of new materials such as zinc alloy is expected to break the material limitations of traditional packaging and promote the industry to develop in a safer, more environmentally friendly and more design-oriented direction.

At present, Sunlight has started the secondary development of zinc alloy packaging technology and plans to launch improved products suitable for liquid food and ready-to-eat food within the year. As the influence of the exhibition continues to ferment, this "new force in metal packaging" is gradually entering the industry's vision, injecting innovative vitality into the field of food packaging.