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Projected Growth for the Vacuum Packing Industry
The vacuum packing industry has been growing on a global scale, significantly over the past few years, and reports are showing that it is expected to continue to grow. This appears to be due to the continued need for [vacuum packing](https://www.firstfoodmachinery.co.uk/vacuum-packing) – mainly in the food industry, but also in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
Reports lo...
Making the Most of Your Vacuum Sealer
A[vacuum packer](https://www.firstfoodmachinery.co.uk/vacuum-packing) or sealer used to be something that was rarely seen – unless you were working in certain specific areas of food packaging. Over the past few years, however, we have seen a sharp increase in the numbers of vacuum packers around – and being used on a day to day basis.
Today we are seeing vacuum sealers being used in profession...
How has the vacuum packing industry been affected by COVID-19?
COVID-19 has brought some of the biggest challenges the world has seen in living memory. Like every other industry, the manufacturers and distributors of commercial vacuum sealing machines have felt the impact, though it’s not all doom and gloom. Many of the changes brought about by COVID-19 have inadvertently brought about an upturn for the industry.
We’ve highlighted below some of the main e...
Vacuum Packers: Are they better suited to business or home use?
[Vacuum pack machines](https://www.firstfoodmachinery.co.uk/vacuum-packing) are becoming increasingly popular both for home and business use. They have an advantage of the trusty freezer bag because they help prevent against freezer burn and ice build-up on the product you’re trying to freeze. Not to mention that they save the space that multiple Tupperware containers will eat through in no tim...
Industries that Could Benefit the Most from Vacuum Packers
A [vacuum pack machine](https://www.firstfoodmachinery.co.uk/vacuum-packing) takes a product, encases it within clear, protective packaging and removes all the air. This provides protection against contamination and damage during transport and, in many cases, it significantly reduces the amount of storage space required.
Commercial vacuum packers are an essential piece of equipment for a wide ...
How Much Space Could You Save by Vacuum Packing Your Food?
In a commercial kitchen space is everything. This is especially the case when it comes to organising your freezers. If you pack a freezer too tightly the air can’t circulate properly creating a risk of increased bacteria growth within your not-quite frozen foods.
In addition, freezers take up valuable floor (or worktop) space that could be used for other essential kitchen activities. This is w...