Continued rise in seafood consumption asks for smarter, more sustainable packaging
SEALPAC at Seafood Expo 2026:
Continued rise in seafood consumption asks for smarter, more sustainable packaging
Global consumption of fish and seafood products continues to climb. In many regions, consumers show increased awareness for healthy and sustainable diets, and seafood remains a favourite, thanks to its nutritional value and diverse culinary options. As the demand rises, so does the pressure on manufacturers to deliver freshness, safety, and sustainability. This makes modern packaging solutions more important than ever. An important reason for SEALPAC to return to the Seafood Expo 2026 in Barcelona.
At their stand 3LL200, the packaging experts from Germany will be showing their latest packaging solutions for the global seafood industry, including the renowned and proven FlatSkin ® concept on a SEALPAC M-Flex traysealer. In its Supermarket of Innovations, the company presents numerous innovative seafood packaging concepts from international
46 FDPP- www. fdpp. co. uk markets, all produced on SEALPAC equipment. As such, it will be an important source of inspiration for seafood companies that want to further develop their packaging concepts and adapt them to changing market needs.
FlatSkin ®: sustainability meets optimal shelf life and attractive presentation
Recognizing the need for environmentally responsible packaging, several years ago, SEALPAC invented the FlatSkin ® packaging system. This revolutionary concept combines prolonged shelf life with a highly attractive presentation and sustainable use of materials. It is suitable for a wide range of seafood products and will turn each of those products into a true highlight at retail. Fresh salmon, for example, is sealed under a deep vacuum directly onto a flat cardboard carrier, which has an ultra-thin plastic liner. A highly transparent skin film fixates the product onto the cardboard base, which allows for vertical presentation at retail. After taking out the product, the thin plastic liner can be easily removed, to allow for separate disposal.
Furthermore, SEALPAC’ s FlatSkin ® concept offers strong branding opportunities thanks to the doublesided printing of the cardboard base. Overall, it offers a significant reduction in plastic usage of up to 75 % compared to traditional vacuum skin packaging.
Amax-series traysealers: highperformance, fully automated packaging
For seafood manufacturers that require high outputs and maximum efficiency, SEALPAC’ s Amax-series traysealers deliver cutting-edge