Clean Running and Reliable Operation

Tanpopo

The Customer

Tanpopo Japanese Food Ltd is a UK manufacturer and supplier of Japanese food products, serving customers across the foodservice and retail sectors. As production volumes increased, Tanpopo required a reliable flow wrapping solution capable of handling products efficiently while maintaining presentation quality and traceability requirements.

The Challenge

Tanpopo’s products required a packaging system that could handle sticky food items without causing product contamination or build up on the conveyor belts. They also wanted to use printed film for branding purposes, which required accurate positioning of seals and cuts relative to the printed artwork. In addition, production demanded clear batch and date coding for traceability, while maintaining a packaging process that was simple for operators to run throughout the day.

Hygienic Top Seal

Simple Operation.

Dependable Production.

The Solution

FDA Packaging supplied a FLEXWRAP flow wrapper configured for Tanpopo’s application. The machine uses an inverted film system to prevent sticky products from contaminating conveyor belts and was fitted with print registration to ensure accurate sealing and cutting on printed film. A Rotech batch and date coding system was also integrated to provide traceability information on every pack.

Tanpopo
Tanpopo

The Results

The FLEXWRAP machines have become a key part of Tanpopo’s packaging operation, running for several hours each day while requiring minimal intervention.

“The Flexwrap has an ideal design for our needs. Using the inverted film, we can prevent any mess or damage caused by products sticking to belts. The units are built well and simple to operate whilst Craig is always on hand to help with any issues. We have purchased 2 machines and have had very few issues considering we run them for several hours a day. I can thoroughly recommend them to anyone interested in trying a flow wrapper.”

Andrew, Director, Tanpopo Ltd

Key Statistics

  • Machines: Two Wrappers (2024, 2026)
  • Application: Rice snacks (Onigiri)
  • Key Feature: Hygienic Top-Seal Design
  • Extra features added: Print registration unit and Printer

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