Parkside has launched Parkscribe Steam, a self venting steam bag for frozen vegetables.

Paula Birch, head of sales at Parkside, comments, "More consumers shop for tonight or for the next couple of days, which has created a demand for portion sized, fast and convenient home cooking solutions. Parkscribe Steam packs can be manufactured to incorporate any number of compartments, giving brands and retailers complete flexibility.

"Parkscribe Steam utilises a special food safe lacquer and a lasered registered seal in the pack that degrades under heat and pressure to self vent, allowing the contents to be cooked in a microwave without the consumer having to burst, cut or open the pack prior to cooking."