Fresh meat portions
Steaks, chops and cuts with irregular shapes that benefit from a close-fitting skin.
Packaging
Vacuum Skin Packaging
Vacuum skin packaging wraps the product in a second skin: tight, secure and visually striking on the shelf.
Product overview
Vacuum Skin Packaging: what it is and why it matters.
In vacuum skin packaging, the product sits on a tray or board and a heated top film is drawn down over it by vacuum, conforming closely to every contour before sealing to the base.
The result is a pack with very little free air, a firm hold on the product and a clear view of it. The close fit helps limit movement and purge in distribution, and the pack presents well in retail.
Applications
Where it is used.
Fish and seafood
Delicate product that needs to be held securely and protected from oxygen.
Premium and processed products
Packs where presentation and security justify the format.
Benefits
What the right solution delivers.
Tight, secure fit
The skin follows the product shape, reducing movement during transport.
Strong shelf presence
A clean, glossy pack that shows the product clearly.
Reduced purge and leakage risk
Close contact between film and product limits free liquid.
Shelf-life support
Barrier structures help preserve freshness, depending on product and conditions.
Available solutions
Typical solutions in this category.
- Top (skin) films
- Matching trays and boards
- Barrier skin structures
- Compatible tray-sealing and skin-pack equipment
Contact BTE to confirm the current range and availability.
How to specify
What to settle with us.
- Product shape and sharp edges or bone
- Tray or board material and size
- Skin-pack machine in use
- Required barrier and shelf life
- Retail display requirements
Interested in vacuum skin packaging?
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