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New Opportunities in Prefabricated Dishes Packaging Industry

Wednesday, 05/3/2023

The prefabricated dishes industry is rapidly expanding in China, opening up new opportunities in the trillion-dollar food sector. As consumer demand grows, innovative packaging technologies such as vacuum packaging, coated iron solutions, and automated weighing systems are playing a critical role in extending shelf life, ensuring food safety, and improving convenience.

The Rise of Prefabricated Dishes

With the momentum from the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and national policies encouraging consumer growth, the prefabricated dishes industry has entered a new stage. Since 2020, prefabricated dishes have become a fast-growing sector. Today, China has more than 64,000 enterprises in this field, and financing in 2022 alone exceeded 700 million yuan.

At the beginning of 2023, the No. 1 central document officially included prefabricated dishes in its development goals, emphasizing standardization and industry growth.

How did Chinese prefabricated dishes come up?


Packaging Requirements for Prefabricated Dishes

  1. Better Storage Performance
    From vacuum packaging and skin packaging to modified atmosphere and canned packaging, food freshness and preservation are essential. Prefabricated dishes require packaging that ensures long-term stability while meeting consumer needs.

  2. Convenient Consumption
    Consumers prefer ready-to-cook, ready-to-heat, and ready-to-eat meals. Packaging must prioritize convenience and portability to match evolving lifestyles.

  3. Smarter Packaging Design
    Innovative packaging is no longer just about appearance—it must integrate consumer insights, functional design, and scenario-based applications to enhance user experience.

  4. Packaging and Labeling Requirements for Prepared Meals

New Trends in Food Packaging Technology

1. Vacuum Packaging for Freshness Preservation

Vacuum packaging remains a leading method to extend shelf life. Whether using vacuum bag packaging or vacuum box packaging, the technology removes oxygen to prevent food spoilage. Popular vacuum packaging machines include:

  • Double chamber vacuum packaging machines

  • Rolling vacuum packaging machines

  • Stretch film vacuum packaging machines

Vacuum box packaging is particularly suitable for ready-to-eat products such as cold meat, crayfish, duck neck, and Liangpi.

2. Coated Iron Packaging – A New Track for Prefabricated Foods

Coated iron offers excellent adaptability for most food categories. With superior preservation properties, it can extend shelf life up to one year without additives. Its eco-friendly qualities, thermal conductivity, airtightness, and durability make it a promising packaging solution for prefabricated dishes.

3. Multifunctional & Flexible Packaging Equipment

To meet diverse market demands, packaging machines are evolving toward single-machine multifunctionality and modular flexibility. For example, modular vacuum packaging machines allow manufacturers to adapt quickly to new processes while reducing equipment costs.


Kenwei’s Smart Packaging Solutions

Guangdong Kenwei Intellectualized Machinery Co., Ltd. is dedicated to developing automated weighing and packaging systems that combine precision, efficiency, and reliability. With cutting-edge equipment, Kenwei helps businesses achieve smarter and more aesthetic packaging solutions.

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