Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) technologies have the ability to provide incentives and opportunities for processors and retailers to positively affect their bottom line. However, product presentation as well as consumer acceptance are the primary factors that affect final decisions on packaging selection.
The definition of sustainability, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is: “capable of being sustained: or a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted
The chub is proving to be one of the meat sector’s most resilient offerings.Decades after its emergence, product revenues are steady and selections are increasing. Sales of ground beef chubs
Taste-conscious shoppers are putting product freshness near the top of their protein hierarchy—and stimulating an array of recloseable-packaging initiatives.In an effort to extend the life of meats and
Over the last decade, microwaveable packaging has gained new momentum in retail foods. And it’s not just the demand for convenience driving this trend. The economic downturn has caused consumers
Life used to be so simple” sort of. When a meat processor needed flexible packaging, “all” it needed to specify was gas- and moisture-barrier properties, sealing, abuse resistance, printing,
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.
Overwrap packaging in the meat sector is going through an evolution. Looking to cut operating expenses and extend the shelf life of proteins, retailers are increasingly leveraging case-ready meats and making store-wrapped cuts less relevant.
With consumers staying home to eat and looking for more affordable meal options, high-end steakhouses and other “premium” categories are suffering. However, for those in the deli meat sector, there are more opportunities than ever.
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