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Packaging Solutions for Smoked & Processed Meats

CRYOVAC^® provides the smoked and processed meat industry with high-performance packaging solutions that extend shelf life, protect product quality, and drive operational efficiency.

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Gain Confidence from Line to Label

With reliable machinery, high-performance materials, and expert support, CRYOVAC^® helps smoked and processed meat producers reduce risk, protect product quality, and maximize operational efficiency. Our proven solutions integrate seamlessly into your production line, enabling longer shelf life, lower waste, and stronger ROI.

Equipment

Machinery That Keeps Your Line Moving

CRYOVAC^® equipment is proven to deliver reliable, high-throughput performance for shrink bags used in smoked and processed meat applications from sausage and deli meat to brisket, ribs, and jerky.

With the largest base of food packaging machinery installed in North America, our systems are built to last, minimize downtime, and integrate seamlessly. And it’s all supported by a world-class team of service professionals and a preventive maintenance program that protects against costly failures.

Maximize Line Uptime

CRYOVAC^®'s reliable equipment, which has been proven over decades, keeps your production running smoothly.

Protect Product Quality

Our systems ensure strong seals and consistency to protect taste, safety, and shelf life.

Streamline Plant Operations

Integrated, automation-ready equipment reduces labor dependency and simplifies your production line.

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Materials

Food Packaging Materials That Protect and Perform

CRYOVAC^® barrier shrink bags and thermoforming rollstock materials are purpose-built for smoked and processed meats like hot dogs, pork shoulders, and ribs - offering unmatched abuse resistance, seal integrity, and shrink appearance.

Our high-performance films extend shelf life, reduce leakers, and run efficiently on equipment, helping to reduce waste across your operation. Sustainability goals are further supported with recycle-ready options.

Rely on Proven Protection

Durable materials minimize leakers, reduce waste, and safeguard product quality.

Maximize Shelf Appeal

Tight shrink and clear presentation enhance freshness and retail impact.

Boost Line Efficiency

Versatile films run reliably, cut downtime, and adapt to a wide range of products.

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Barrier Shrink Bags

Experience high-performance, multi-layer shrink bags with trusted barrier properties.

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Forming and Non-Forming Films

Create flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid top or bottom food packaging components with rollstock films.

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Lid Films

Enhance brand visibility and gain valuable merchandising opportunities with printed or plain lid films.

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Bring Your Brand to Life with Graphic Services

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Our in-house team delivers expert design, pre-press, and production support to help smoked and processed meats stand out - ensuring speed, accuracy, and shelf appeal from concept to execution.

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Services

End-to-End Support That Powers Your Success

With CRYOVAC^® you gain a true partner from day one.

We help you select the right materials for the unique needs of your business, bringing decades of material science expertise backed by unmatched scale and supply reliability.

Our in-house Graphic Services team brings your brand to life, enhancing shelf appeal with speed and accuracy.

And throughout your journey, we stay by your side. Our technical service team brings over 1,200 years of combined expertise, offering hands-on support, in-plant audits, and proactive optimization. With our Advanced Maintenance Program (AMP), CRYOVAC^® customers protect their investment, avoid costly downtime, and gain access to expert service that delivers more value than parts alone - boosting performance and ROI every step of the way.