With its F 286 thermoforming packaging machine, MULTIVAC is launching a new model, which is particularly suitable for producing vacuum and MAP packs for snack products.

I recently spoke with a packaging executive whose fingers are in the tray sealing and the thermoforming markets both abroad and in the U.S. I came away from our conversation with a clear appreciation that, with a few exceptions, thermoformed trays have a place in protein packaging; it’s just not first place.

At IFFA Multivac will be presenting concepts for producing packs, which meet the current market demand for recyclability.

Complete solutions for the slicing and packing of meat and sausage.

Greater process reliability and reduced resource consumption during the packaging of fresh products are guaranteed.

Companies collaborate to deliver smart packaging solutions, integrated with PTC IoT and augmented reality platforms.

Maximum hygiene and user-friendliness.

The Ossid FP line has the capability to produce many different types of flexible, semi-rigid, and rigid packaging for protein products, including vacuum skin pack.

In today's marketplace any discussion about trays quickly boils down to pre-made versus thermoformed. It's as though there is a right and a wrong answer. There isn't. Solid arguments can be made for both because each has its place.

The company is showing the GEA MultiJector injection equipment, the GEA MultiDrum suitable for fully automated ‘homestyle’ coating and the GEA DeltaPak thermoformer