Vacuum Pouches | Vacuum Food Packaging

Vacuum pouches and bags, in conjunction with vacuum chamber machines, are predominantly used in the food industry to extend the shelf life of foods by removing the oxygen from within the package. By eliminating the oxygen, vacuum packing limits the growth of aerobic bacteria or fungi and prevents the evaporation of volatile components; ensures correct long-term storage conditions of dry foods such as cereals, cured meats, smoked fish, coffee, and cheese; and preserves the freshness of fresh foods such as meats, fish, shellfish, fruit & vegetables, and herbs & spices.

The process of vacuum packing has the further benefit of reducing the bulk and volume of the items being packed.

Vacuum pouches are also used in non-food applications where moisture and oxygen barrier properties are required, particularly in the medical and pet food industries.

Vacuum pouches can be sealed with standard heat sealers, so they can be used as 'standard' packing bags where vacuuming is not required but the barrier properties are.