Primal and sub-primal meat cuts
Vacuum-packed beef, lamb and pork destined for further processing or retail.
Packaging
Barrier Bags
A barrier bag keeps oxygen out and moisture in, so fresh and processed product stays at its best from the plant to the customer.
Product overview
Barrier Bags: what it is and why it matters.
Barrier bags are made from multi-layer plastic films engineered to limit the passage of oxygen and moisture. Packed under vacuum, they slow spoilage, protect colour and reduce weight loss during storage and distribution.
Many barrier bags are also shrink bags: after sealing, a brief pass through hot water or heated air tightens the film around the product, removing wrinkles and trapping less air and purge.
Applications
Where it is used.
Poultry
Whole birds and portions where a tight, clean-looking pack matters.
Cheese and dairy blocks
Protection against oxygen and moisture for ripened and fresh products.
Cooked and processed meats
Pack formats used for cook-in or post-process chilling, depending on the film.
Benefits
What the right solution delivers.
Extended shelf life
Low oxygen transmission slows oxidation and the growth of spoilage organisms.
Tighter, cleaner presentation
Shrink performance reduces wrinkles and visible purge.
Puncture and seal strength
Film structures selected for the weight and shape of the product, including bone-in cuts.
Machine compatibility
Bag sizes and film grades matched to the chamber or sealing equipment in use.
Available solutions
Typical solutions in this category.
- Shrink barrier bags
- Vacuum bags and pouches
- Cook-in bags
- Bags for bone-in product
Contact BTE to confirm the current range and availability.
How to specify
What to settle with us.
- Product weight, shape and bone-in risk
- Required oxygen and moisture barrier
- Shrink or non-shrink format
- Vacuum or sealing machine in use
- Bag dimensions and seal style
- Printed or plain bags
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