The use of efficient and effective trays and tray sealers is essential if meat processors are to maximize food safety, minimize operating expenditures and meet the quality demands of consumers and retailers.
Austin, Minn.-based Hormel Foods Corp. has been upgrading its tray sealing functions to enhance the performance and presentation of its case-ready proteins, fully cooked entrees and the Compleats line of 10-ounce microwavable meals. Chad Donicht and Daniel Hirst, scientists in Hormel’s packaging department, spoke about the changing environment with National Provisioner Editor Richard Mitchell.