Celebrating 85th anniversary of CRYOVAC food packaging

Sealed Air Corporation has begun a year-long celebration for the 85th anniversary of the CRYOVAC brand food packaging, honouring the innovation, service and collaboration that has defined its food packaging legacy.

Since the trademark was filed in 1941, the brand has been a pioneer of technologies and methods that are now standard practices across meat processing channels, and retail and food service operations.

The name comes from ‘cryogenic vacuum’, which refers to the process of vacuum-sealing food before using cold air to shrink the packaging.

The company claims this process has revolutionised the way meat was packaged and paved the way for the mass availability of fresh proteins to a growing consumer base.

Today, the brand includes a range of packaging solutions, from shrink bags, vacuum skin packaging and rollstock films, to equipment including rotary vacuum chamber systems and vertical form-fillseal systems.

“The legacy and future of CRYOVAC is centred on the people who make it possible — our employees, customers and partners,” said Sealed Air President and CEO Dustin Semach.

“Together, we will continue to advance food packaging solutions that combine the best of our materials, equipment and service, representing the pride of the CRYOVAC brand.”

Milestones from the past 85 years include: