Date published
25 August 2026
Choosing the right packaging machine can directly affect product quality, shelf life and packaging consistency.
Packaging is more than just the final stage of production. The right technology helps protect the product, maintain its quality and adapt the packaging process to the product’s characteristics and production requirements.
Different food products require different packaging solutions. Meat, fish, poultry, ready meals and other food products may require different technologies depending on the type of product, packaging format and required production capacity.
Among the most commonly used solutions are chamber vacuum packers, vertical packaging machines, thermoforming machines, traysealers and flow pack machines.
Chamber vacuum packers
Chamber vacuum packers are commonly used for vacuum packaging meat, fish, cheese and other food products.
Air is removed from the package before it is sealed, helping to protect the product and maintain its quality.
They are a flexible solution for manufacturers packaging different products using vacuum technology.
Vertical packaging machines
Vertical packaging machines, also known as VFFS machines, form packages directly from a roll of film.
They are commonly used for loose, granular and portioned products that can be automatically dosed.
Depending on the application, they can be combined with weighing and dosing systems.
Thermoforming machines
Thermoforming machines create the package directly from film during the packaging process.
They are widely used for meat, fish, cheese and ready meals. Depending on the configuration, they can be used for vacuum or MAP packaging.
They are particularly suitable for automated production where consistent packaging formats and higher production capacity are required.
Traysealers
Traysealers are designed to seal products placed in ready made trays.
They are commonly used for meat, fish, poultry, ready meals and other food products. Depending on the configuration, they can also be equipped for MAP packaging.
Traysealers combine automated sealing with an attractive and consistent presentation of the product.
Flow pack machines
Flow pack machines wrap products in film and create individual packages through continuous wrapping and sealing.
They are suitable for products that can be continuously fed into the machine and where packaging speed and consistent presentation are important.
How to choose the right packaging technology?
There is no single packaging solution suitable for every product.
The choice depends on factors such as:
• Product type and characteristics
• Required packaging format
• Production capacity
• Vacuum or MAP requirements
• Packaging material
• Required level of automation
• Possibility of integrating the machine with other equipment
Choosing the right technology is an important part of designing an efficient and reliable packaging process.
Looking for packaging machinery?
Explore our range of packing machinery and find a solution suited to your production needs.
Contact Bernico to tell us about your product and packaging requirements. We will help you find the right solution.
