Frozen meat processing and packaging present unique coding challenges due to low temperatures, high humidity, and frequent condensation. Production lines often operate continuously at high speeds, and packaging surfaces—including plastic bags, vacuum pouches, shrink film, and cartons—vary in texture, moisture content, and surface energy, which can affect ink adhesion and print clarity.

Coding solutions for frozen meat must therefore deliver reliable performance in harsh, low-temperature environments while maintaining high uptime. Fast-drying inks or suitable marking technologies, stable print quality on challenging substrates, minimal operator intervention, and compatibility with cleaning and washdown procedures are all critical to supporting efficient, compliant production lines.

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①Trays

Frozen meat tray packaging poses unique coding challenges. Plastic or foam trays often have uneven, low-energy surfaces, and condensation or frost during freezing can reduce ink adhesion and code legibility.

Coding solutions must deliver reliable performance in low-temperature, high-humidity conditions, with fast-drying inks or suitable marking technologies, stable print quality, and minimal maintenance to ensure production efficiency and traceability.

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②Chub Packs

Chub Packs, commonly used for packaged meat products, present unique coding challenges due to their flexible, often low-energy surfaces. The material and shape of these packs can make consistent ink adhesion and legibility difficult, particularly under high-speed production conditions. Codes must display both consumer-facing information, such as best-before dates, and critical traceability data, including batch numbers and production information. Coding solutions must perform reliably in low-temperature and high-humidity environments, resist smearing or fading, and support continuous line operation to ensure production efficiency and regulatory compliance.

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③Vacuum/Shrink Film

Vacuum-sealed and shrink film packaging are widely used for meat and food products but present specific coding challenges due to their flexible, smooth, and often low-energy surfaces. The film can stretch or wrinkle during packaging, affecting print consistency and legibility. Codes must convey both consumer-facing information, such as best-before dates, and traceability data for batch control and supply chain compliance. Coding solutions must deliver stable, durable printing that withstands stretching, high-speed packing lines, and cold, humid environments, ensuring continuous production efficiency and regulatory compliance.