{"id":9011,"date":"2025-08-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9011"},"modified":"2025-08-28T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T04:00:00","slug":"examining-widespread-innovation-in-meat-poultry-seafood-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9011","title":{"rendered":"Examining Widespread Innovation in Meat \/ Poultry \/ Seafood Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"129.05969896837\"><!---- This is for embedded images that can be opened in a popup  windows -----><br \/>\n<!---- Begin imageModalBackground --->\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/Image-Modals.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<div id=\"imageModalBackground\" onclick=\"backgroundClick(event);\">\n<p>\u2715<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End imageModalBackground. -->\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/PS-articles.css\"\/>\n<style><![CDATA[<![CDATA[<![CDATA[<![CDATA[\n\th3 {\n\t\tfont-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #0072BC; margin: 40px 0 10px 0 !important;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.floatleft {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: left; width: 400px;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.floatnone {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: none; width: 100%;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.readMoreBtn {\n\t\twidth: 130px; padding: 5px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 900; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; border: none; background-color: #0072BC;\n\t}\n\t\n\ta:link,\n\ta:visited,\n\ta:hover,\n\ta:active {\n\t\tborder: none; text-decoration: none;\n\t}\n\t\n\t@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n\t\t.floatleft {\n\t\t\tfloat: none; width: 100%; margin: 10px auto;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\n]]]]]]]]><![CDATA[><![CDATA[><![CDATA[>]]]]]]><![CDATA[><![CDATA[>]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><\/style>\n<p>Packaging innovations in the meat\/poultry\/seafood sector have spanned many different areas. Advancements in the use of sustainable materials for product storage and packaging have been significant, with companies finding unique ways to lower their carbon footprint. Additionally, suppliers have also found ways to ensure product safety with innovative detection systems and freshness-preserving technologies.<\/p>\n<p>As an example, Kl\u00f6ckner Pentaplast recently unveiled modified atmosphere packaging for fresh proteins. The trays are 10% lighter than other solutions in the category and are made with up to 100% recycled PET, making them a sustainable option as well.<\/p>\n<p>Focusing on sustainability, Xact Prepack recently partnered with Termoformas to bring eco-friendly trays and punnets for meat and fish packaging. The new packaging solutions are made of at least 80% recycled content.<\/p>\n<p>On the safety side, Boston Sword &amp; Tuna enlisted metal detectors from Mettler-Toledo on its packaging lines. Mettler-Toledo\u2019s Profile Advantage solution helped Boston Sword &amp; Tuna accurately detect metal contaminants, while also filtering out false rejects, which can be an issue in seafood products.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about these solutions below.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 1 ---><\/p>\n<h3>Kl\u00f6ckner Pentaplast Launches MAP Packaging for Protein Packing Lines<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1.5\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/08-August\/Features\/Ground-beef-in-KP-tray.png\" alt=\"Ground beef in Kl\u00f6ckner Pentaplast tray.\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption1');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"3\">\n<p><span id=\"caption1\">Kl\u00f6ckner Pentaplast Elite\u00ae Nova features a ribbed design that adds strength in critical areas of the package. <em>Image source: Kl\u00f6ckner Pentaplast<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kl\u00f6ckner Pentaplast (kp),\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104839-klockner-pentaplast-earns-recyclass-traceability-certification-for-trays\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions<\/strong><\/a>, has announced the launch of kp Elite<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Nova, a next generation modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray that is the lightest in its class.<\/p>\n<p>The tray uses a unique ribbed design to add strength in critical areas, while keeping weight and material use to a minimum, making it around 10% lighter than any other tray in its category without compromising on barrier performance, sealing integrity, or mechanical strength. Developed using finite element analysis, kp Elite<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Nova is ideal for high-speed automated\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/2665-meat-seafood-packaging\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>protein packing<\/strong><\/a>\u202flines and represents a step forward in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/2678-sustainable-packaging\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sustainable<\/strong><\/a> food packaging.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105823-klockner-pentaplast-launches-map-packaging-ideal-for-protein-packing-lines\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 2 ---><\/p>\n<h3>Xact Prepack Partners with Termoformas to Offer Sustainable Trays and Punnets<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/08-August\/Features\/Xact-Prepack-meat.png\" alt=\"Meat in Xact Prepack tray against white background.\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption2');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"4\">\n<p><span id=\"caption2\">The new range of solutions is being manufactured at Termoformas\u2019 facility in Alicante, Spain. <em>Image source: Xact Prepack<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xactprepack.co.uk\/\" rel=\"external noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Xact Prepack<\/strong><\/a>, a leading provider of\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/2678-sustainable-packaging\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sustainable packaging solutions<\/strong><\/a>, recently announced a new partnership with Termoformas, a renowned manufacturer of high-quality plastic packaging solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration brings a range of innovative and eco-friendly plastic punnets and trays to the food industry, demonstrating Xact\u2019s commitment to providing sustainable packaging options for its customers.<\/p>\n<p>The range of solutions features a minimum of 80 percent recycled content, making the product highly sustainable. It also means the products are not applicable for plastic tax. This not only benefits the environment by reducing reliance on virgin plastic and minimizing waste, but it also provides significant cost savings. The products are designed for a variety of food applications, including fresh\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/2667-produce-packaging\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>produce<\/strong><\/a>, meat, and fish, offering a versatile and sustainable packaging solution that helps businesses meet their environmental and economic goals.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105517-xact-prepack-partners-with-termoformas-to-offer-sustainable-trays-and-punnets\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 3 ---><\/p>\n<h3>Boston Sword &amp; Tuna Ensures Product Safety with Mettler-Toledo Metal Detectors<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/08-August\/Features\/Mettler-Toledo-inspection-machine.png\" alt=\"Mettler-Toledo inspection machine running corrugated packaging on conveyor.\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption3');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"4\">\n<p><span id=\"caption3\">After initial success, Boston Sword &amp; Tuna added two more Mettler-Toledo metal detectors in 2023. <em>Image source: Mettler-Toledo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bstseafood.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Boston Sword &amp; Tuna (BST)<\/strong><\/a>, one of the nation\u2019s largest seafood distributors, has been delivering premium-quality fish and shellfish to customers across the United States since the 1970s. With roots in Sicilian fishing traditions, this family-run business now operates out of a state-of-the-art, 50,000-square-foot facility where they process a wide variety of fresh and frozen seafood. To help ensure final product quality, BST installed Profile Advantage metal detectors from\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mt.com\/us\/en\/home.html\" rel=\"external noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mettler-Toledo<\/strong><\/a>\u202fon all three of their packaging lines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInspecting seafood is particularly difficult for most metal detectors,\u201d said Phil Tripoli, Maintenance Manager at BST. \u201cSaltwater and ice put out a magnetic field that can confuse run-of-the-mill systems, so we needed something high tech that could reliably identify metal contaminants without triggering false rejects. Mettler-Toledo is well regarded in the seafood industry, and their Profile Advantage is a great fit for our needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>BST installed their first Profile Advantage in 2020 and added two more in 2023 on their other packaging lines. BST\u2019s metal detectors are equipped with a large aperture to inspect 10-pound corrugated cases of fresh and frozen products including cod, salmon, haddock, crab, swordfish, scallops and shellfish.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were so impressed with our first Profile Advantage that going back for more was an easy decision,\u201d explained Tripoli. \u201cThe entire purchasing and startup process was seamless, thanks to excellent support from Mettler-Toledo and our sales rep, Brian Vernet of Flo-Dynamics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105455-boston-sword-and-tuna-ensures-product-safety-with-mettler-toledo-metal-detectors\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105931-examining-widespread-innovation-in-meat-poultry-seafood-packaging\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2715 Packaging innovations in the meat\/poultry\/seafood sector have spanned many different areas. Advancements in the use of sustainable materials for product storage and packaging have been significant, with companies finding unique ways to lower their carbon footprint. Additionally, suppliers have also found ways to ensure product safety with innovative detection systems and freshness-preserving technologies. 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