Frozen Foods
The frozen food sector is a fast-growing segment driven by consumer demand for convenience, extended shelf life, and minimal food waste. It includes frozen seafood, vegetables, fruits, ready meals, and snacks. Global exports—especially shrimp, berries, and mixed vegetables—require rugged, compliant packaging solutions.
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Extreme cold and humidity affect machinery integrity (lifetime) and performance
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Capable of running large-format pre-made pouches (in pounds) while offering a wide format range on VFFS systems, which is essential given that a significant portion of the business comes from multi-SKU private label programs.
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Product variability (e.g., frozen fruit vs. shrimp) requires deep industry understanding to offer format flexibility through custom designs
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High sanitation requirements for HACCP compliance
Maxpack machines are engineered to thrive in frozen environments. Our stainless-steel designs and ruggedized builds are proven in cold and humid conditions. The MFT 7 Ultimate Range VFFS and MFR 3 Premade Bagger excel at handling frozen seafood, fruits, and vegetables with minimal downtime and rapid changeovers. Integrated dosing systems (multihead weighers, rotary lobes) ensure consistent weight and fill quality, even with clumpy or irregular frozen items.
Ready to Eat
The Ready-to-Eat (RTE) category includes two main groups: shelf-stable, packaged products like marinated olives, antipasti, and snackable proteins, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits packed specifically for foodservice distribution. These items are typically processed and packaged in centralized facilities and delivered to restaurant chains, commissaries, and institutional kitchens.
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High levels of humidity affect machinery integrity (lifetime) and performance
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Pre-made bagger with ease-of-use for change over times for single-serve shelf stable products and VFFS with multi-format capabilities; from PE to laminated bags, to a wide range of bag widths for large formats or bag-in-bag formats.
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Product variability (e.g., marinated green beans vs. fresh cherry tomatoes) requires deep industry understanding to offer format flexibility through custom designs
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High sanitation requirements for HACCP compliance
Maxpack machinery is engineered for industrial foodservice environments and shelf-stable RTE applications. The MFR 3 Premade Pouch Bagger and MFT 7 VFFS offer multi-format compatibilities. Our multihead weighers are designed specifically for each product. Our piston and rotary lobe fillers – common for sauces – ensure accurate, drip-free dosing of oily and viscous products.
Snacks & Confectionery
The snack and confectionery segment thrives on flavor innovation, portion variety, and eye-catching branding. Products range from trail mix and chips to gummies, chocolate, and baked novelties. Consumer preference for resealable, portioned, and sustainable formats is shaping the future.
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Frequent changeovers due to many SKUs and limited runs
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Sensitivity to crushing (chips, baked goods) or melting (chocolate)
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Need for portion control and single-serve packaging
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Zipper formats and stand-up pouches require precision sealing
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Seasonal promotions and multi-packs require fast adaptability and versatility
Maxpack’s MFR 3 Premade Bagger is purpose-built for flexible, mid-volume snack lines. Its automatic format adjustment allows for lightning-fast changeovers between sizes and pouch types. The MFT 7 UR VFFS offers versatility from 2 oz samples to 10 lb bulk packs, perfect for warehouse clubs or foodservice. For confectionery, Maxpack’s combination of gentle product handling and accurate dosing ensures product integrity and visual quality.
Others
This category includes high-value, shelf-stable products such as ground spices, whole and ground coffee, and nutraceutical powders. These segments prioritize freshness, dosing precision, and visual presentation. Spices and coffee are typically packed in medium-format pillow bags for retail or foodservice. Nutraceuticals — including protein powders, superfoods, and functional blends — are often packed in pre-made pouches.
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Powders can be dusty, clingy, and abrasive — difficult for traditional fillers
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Need for scoop insertion, degassing valves, and reseal features in pouches
Maxpack delivers high-performance packaging solutions tailored to each subcategory. For spices and coffee, the MFT 7 Ultimate Range VFFS is the ideal choice — offering flexible bag sizing, degassing valves, UV and anti-static feartures. For nutraceuticals, the MFR 3 Premade Pouch Bagger paired with the MAF auger filler ensures precise dosing of volatile and free flowing powders, fast changeovers, and integration of features like scoops.