What is Ambient Packaging?
Foods and beverages that are retailed and stored in normal room temperature are called ambient food.* Also known as fresh, this packaging occurs when a product is filled into a package with no additional sterilization treatment. Ambient packaging treatment fights off harmful microorganisms with heat to avoid contamination to food products.* With ambient-filled food or beverage packaging, the products must either be refrigerated or frozen in order to maintain their shelf life.