For being a small, shaped mass of ground beef, the hamburger has had a tremendous impact on American life and culture. Without the hamburger, people like Ray Kroc and Dave
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.
There is a delicate balance in the modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) and case-ready arena between new technologies, controlling costs and meeting the demands of the ever-changing consumer in other words, which packaging technology meets the economic requirements of processor/retailer and the aesthetic and functionality desires of the consumer?
