Within the Food & Beverage sector, ensuring temperature-sensitive products remain properly chilled during transport serves two key goals: maintaining a stable temperature throughout the entire logistics chain and meeting environmental packaging standards. Consequently, packaging choices have an impact not only on product preservation but also on supply-chain sustainability and compliance with European recycling directives.
In this environment, MdG, founded in 2010 and specializing in innovative cold-chain solutions for the Italian and international markets, assists food producers and distributors with a range of eco-friendly isothermal solutions that balance technical efficiency and environmental stewardship.
From recyclable cardboard packaging to refrigeration technology, from protective systems for every transport mode to integrated tracking platforms - MdG's offerings prioritize safety, flexibility, and compliance across the entire logistics cycle.
Eco-Friendly Packaging: European Directives in the Food Industry
Over the past few years, the EU's focus on sustainable packaging has led to increasingly stringent legislation aimed at reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste. One key initiative is the proposed PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), which seeks binding guidelines on recyclability and the reduction of overall volume and non-reusable materials.
For food & beverage businesses, adhering to these requirements helps avoid penalties or restrictions, enhances brand reputation, and addresses the growing concerns of consumers and industry partners.
Tailored Isothermal Solutions for Every Logistics Challenge
MdG provides technical and operational support, taking into account product type, shipping route, and transport conditions. Its solutions are customized by shipping mode (land, air, or sea) and target temperature, with a focus on maintaining thermal integrity, optimizing space, and reducing the use of non-recyclable packaging.
The Thermocon Nature Paper range offers a practical answer to the increasing need to cut the environmental footprint of packaging in logistics. Entirely made of cardboard, it replaces traditional polystyrene boxes with a recyclable alternative aligned with circular-economy principles and easily disposed of via standard cardboard recycling streams.
Apart from these environmental benefits, Thermocon Nature Paper also brings operational advantages. Its easy-to-assemble design makes product preparation simpler, which is particularly useful for companies handling high shipping volumes. Moreover, after proper disposal, the recycled material can re-enter the production cycle as new raw material.
When combined with gel packs, cooling blankets, or dry ice - chosen based on temperature needs and product type - Thermocon Nature Paper delivers tailored solutions that are both thermally efficient and environmentally responsible.
Gel Packs
Gel packs offer one of the most practical and budget-friendly approaches to keeping temperature-sensitive products within refrigerated ranges, typically between 2°C and 8°C.
MdG's standard gel pouches come in multiple sizes, from 300 to 900 grams, and heat-sealed seams let you position them precisely around the product - even after freezing - ensuring consistent and stable cooling in transit.
Another benefit is their environmentally friendly composition. Upon request, gel packs can be manufactured using only water, making disposal straightforward. The liquid can be safely poured down the drain or used for watering plants, eliminating special-waste concerns.
For companies handling large shipping volumes that need quick freezing, MdG supplies perforated crates, designed to accelerate cooling times and streamline preparations. This approach noticeably cuts the time products spend in the freezer, boosting operational efficiency - especially during peak logistics periods.
Cooling Blankets
For bulky or palletized loads, gel blankets expand temperature control to larger areas. These flexible blankets, made from vacuum-sealed cooling strips, drape across the shipment to form a stable thermal mass, absorbing and offsetting exterior temperature fluctuations in transit or storage.
Each gel blanket is composed of vacuum-sealed strips that contain water and gel granules, engineered for cooling longevity and consistency. Their compact, user-friendly design simplifies application.
Dry Ice
For shipments requiring below-zero temperatures, such as frozen items, this line can incorporate dry ice in various forms (pellets, slabs, blocks) to maintain ultra-low temperatures across longer distances. Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO₂) at –78.5°C, commonly used in the food and pharma sectors thanks to its potent refrigerating properties.
Non-toxic, inert, colorless, and nearly odorless, dry ice is a top choice for transporting frozen or highly temperature-sensitive goods.
Compact, Eco-Conscious Solutions for Postal and Short-Distance Shipping
For smaller shipments, MdG provides lightweight, compact isothermal packaging designed to maintain stable temperatures - even without refrigerated vehicles.
Among these options, SMARTCOOLER is ideal for mailing temperature-sensitive goods. Depending on its size and the addition of cooling elements, it can keep contents below 4°C for 30–40 hours, even in ambient temperatures of 18°C to 30°C.
Made from non-woven fabric with 80% recycled PET, it secures with an integrated adhesive closure, provides effective insulation, and is odor-free. Another key advantage is the ability to ship chilled and dry items together, saving time and money.
Rounding out the range, INNOBag is a newly developed fresh-food carrier made almost entirely from recycled cellulose. Fully recyclable and sourced from renewable materials, it represents an innovative, eco-friendly solution.
Options for Sensitive Products
For items that don't need strict cold-chain management but are still vulnerable to temperature swings, MdG offers various protective solutions that can be tailored to specific logistics scenarios.
Tyvek® thermal blankets, made with a patented, highly breathable material, provide external waterproofing, reflectivity, and moisture escape. They're well-suited for perishable foods like fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as well as for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Available for single packages, pallets, and ULDs, these blankets include elastic trim to fit snugly around the load base.
For full protection, thermal bases can insulate the bottom of a pallet from contact with cold surfaces. Alternatively, reflective pallet hoods shield shipments from temperature fluctuations during transport or loading/unloading. Offered in various formats (blanket, sheet, or roll), they can also be used with dry ice.
For ocean transport of temperature-sensitive products that don't require refrigerated containers, MdG provides thermal liners - multi-layer materials for lining the interior of containers. Tear- and climate-resistant, they guard against humidity, condensation, and temperature shifts, preserving the organoleptic qualities of goods such as wine, oil, and preserves. A mounting system with carabiners and ropes simplifies installation. Liners are available in 20', 40' Dry, and 40HC configurations, with or without a floor.
Tracking and Temperature Control
To oversee temperatures throughout the shipping process, MdG offers passive monitoring via data loggers. Once shipments arrive, these devices automatically generate a PDF report showing temperature readings (and in some cases humidity).
For real-time oversight, advanced tracking with geolocation is available, selectable based on the type of transport. Rounding out the offering, MdG's Omnia digital platform enables centralized management of shippers, shipments, and monitoring tools, granting full data transparency to both sender and recipient.
Further Information and Requests
For more details about the isothermal packaging and protective systems MdG has developed for transporting and preserving temperature-sensitive food products, visit their website or fill out the contact form below.
