Chubs, a well-established packaging format, are in growth mode and embracing new technology. In fact, growth in the chub segment is helping erode the dominant market share enjoyed by polyvinyl chloride film wrap packs. According to the latest National Meat Case Study by Sealed Air/Cryovac Food Care, chubs owned 7 percent of the market in 2015, up from 6 percent in 2010 and 4 percent in 2007, according to statistics reported at the Annual Meat Conference 2016, held Feb. 21-23 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn.
Today, brand owners can take advantage of the latest technology in film, sealing/clipping systems, automated case loading and quality control.