VFFS Chub Packaging
Exact-weight portions ideal for producing retail and food service-sized, uniform, large diameter logs or pouches.
- Prolonged Shelf Life
Ground beef packaged in chubs can boast a shelf life of up to 45 days which is 75% longer than when packaged in trays.
- High Strength and Tear Resistant
Built-in durability to withstand more handling during a longer time in storage or in the fresh or frozen meat case.
Overview
Discover the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of CRYOVAC® brand chub and pouch packages, specifically designed for fresh, frozen, or cooked ground meats.
Our innovative packaging solutions offer an impressive shelf life of up to 45 days—up to 75% longer compared to traditional tray packaging.
Engineered to seal without a flap,our clipped chub and clipless pouch packaging utilize CRYOVAC® brand vertical form fill seal (VFFS) equipment in conjunction with our high-quality rollstock films. This streamlined process is not only faster but also more economical than conventional trays or Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Additionally, our VFFS systems can be equipped with precise weight control mechanisms, reducing inconsistencies and minimizing product giveaway.
Choose CRYOVAC® brand for your ground meat packaging needs and experience superior performance, enhanced shelf life, and exceptional product presentation.
Features and Benefits
- Excellent abuse resistance against puncture and abrasion
- Secure, flap-free seals survive demands of handling during distribution, storage, and use
- Flavor protection from zero headspace and barrier properties
- Shelf-life extension up to 75% longer than trays
- Custom printing available for improved branding
- Reduces back-of-house complexity during storage and use
- Flexible format optimizes shipping and storage versus rigid containers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chub packaging refers to a type of flexible packaging used primarily for food products, particularly ground meats, sausages, or pet foods. The packaging typically consists of a cylindrical plastic film tube held together at each end by metal or hard plastic clips and is made using vertical form fill seal equipment.
Chub packaging can be vacuum-sealed to reduce oxidation and bacterial growth, which makes them popular in the food service industry as a cost-effective and efficient way to keep ground proteins as fresh as possible while refrigerated or frozen.
Made using the same equipment as chub packaging but in a flat pouch without the need for metal clips at the ends. CRYOVAC® clipless chubs are called “clipless vertical pouches” and can extend the shelf life of pumpable, solid foods up to 20 days.
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