Food packaging machine is a machine that can complete all or part of the product and commodity packaging process. The packaging process includes the main processes of filling, bag making, sealing, etc., as well as related pre- and post-processes, such as coding, weight selection, etc. In addition, packaging also includes processes such as metering or marking on packages. The use of mechanical packaging products can improve production efficiency, reduce labor intensity, meet the needs of large-scale production, and meet the requirements of cleanliness and hygiene.

There are many types of food packaging machines and many classification methods. There are many types from different perspectives. According to the product status, there are liquid, paste, sauce, block, strip, flake, and powder. According to the role of packaging, there are inner packaging and outsourcing packaging machines. Packaging stations are divided into single-station and multi-station packaging machines; according to the degree of automation, there are semi-automatic and fully-automatic packaging machines.

Food industry remains the largest market

The machinery used to produce food and personal care packaging will have the fastest growth between 2017 and 2020. As living standards in developing countries improve, consumer demand for food and consumer products and related packaging equipment will continue to increase. Food manufacturing is still the largest market for food packaging machines, accounting for about 40% of its total sales.

Thanks to the increased demand from manufacturers to increase the safety of food and beverages in the supply chain, sales of labeling and coding equipment will also grow rapidly in the coming years. Nevertheless, filling, forming, filling and sealing equipment is still the most frequently used food packaging machine, and its growth potential in the large food processing market is also huge.