As demand for ready-to-eat and pre-portioned foods grows, so does the need for interleaved and/or stacked protein patties, deli meats, sandwich kits and other products.

For retailers and consumers, convenience comes packed in trays.

Meat, poultry and seafood packaging ranks as a major consumer of specialty films, accounting for about one-third of the total market.

Consumers love the convenience of microwaveable heat-and-serve foods and the time saved in putting meals on the table.

Demand for flexible packaging currently exceeds demand for rigid packaging for meat, poultry and seafood products.

Reclosability protects freshness. It’s also convenient because there’s no need to transfer remaining portions to another receptacle for storage in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry.

As the popularity of case-ready products grows, so does the use of systems that weigh and label case-ready primary packages.