Due to its flexible operation, a new packer is proving a cost effective solution for Giebels Meat Products, allowing them to satisfy their existing packaging requirements and react quickly to rapidly changing trends.

Vision grading systems have been a recent addition to the line of equipment available to poultry processors. The range now available is quite broad, and technological advances are allowing the development of new solution ideas.

New developments in food packaging are taking many concerns into account. There not only include keeping meat products fresher for longer periods of time, but also providing more convenience for the final consumer.

The packaging of food is both a fine art and a science. Besides maintaining a product’s integrity, the package must be functional as well as attractive. New developments are making this combination possible.

Fixed weight portions are a way of life for many poultry processors. The main problem is the giveaway of product, which can significantly increase production costs. The answer? Decrease giveaway. Vleesch du Bois in the Netherlands thinks it has found...

The rapid growth of the poultry industry in Brazil has meant that packaging has also had to evolve to meet market needs. A wide range of products are used to both provide functionality and enhance product appearance at point of sale.

Changes in packaging concepts have helped the French group Gastronome to make progress in better servicing its clients. Prolonged shelf-life and more appealing presentation have resulted in higher sales.

Interpack 2005 was a mega show, with the packaging industry showcasing the latest innovations. There have been major developments in environment protection, foodsafety and traceability using radio frequency identification.