New Opportunities in Prefabricated Dishes Packaging Industry
- The Rise of Prefabricated Dishes
- Packaging Requirements for Prefabricated Dishes
- New Trends in Food Packaging Technology
- 1. Vacuum Packaging for Freshness Preservation
- 2. Coated Iron Packaging – A New Track for Prefabricated Foods
- 3. Multifunctional & Flexible Packaging Equipment
- Kenwei’s Smart Packaging Solutions
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.
Packaging Requirements for Prefabricated Dishes
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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. -
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. -
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. 
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:
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Double chamber vacuum packaging machines
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Rolling vacuum packaging machines
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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.
Recommended Products:
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Box-type packaging and weighing system
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Rotary packaging and weighing system
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Horizontal packaging and weighing system
About products customization
How do I request a custom-built Kenwei machine?
To request a customized machine, simply contact our sales or engineering team.
About Cooperation Process
What is the lead time for product delivery?
The lead time depends on the complexity of the order and the level of customization required. Typically, our products are shipped within 4-8 weeks after receiving the order confirmation. However, this can vary, and we will provide an estimated delivery date when you place your order.
Does Kenwei offer installation and training?
Yes, Kenwei provides installation services and comprehensive training to ensure that your team can operate the machinery efficiently. Our engineers can travel to your facility for on-site installation, and we also offer remote training options if needed.
How to operate it?
Many languages are available for global markets. There are not only detailed instructions, but also machine video for reference learning.
About Logistics
How are large machines handled during shipping?
Large machines are typically shipped via sea freight using containerized shipping.
This type of weigher is designed to handle the unique characteristics of pickles, ensuring precise measurements for packaging and distribution. It uses a vertical single screw mechanism to feed the pickles into the weighing system, allowing for efficient and consistent weighing. This technology is particularly useful in food processing and packaging facilities where precise portioning is essential for quality control and customer satisfaction. This specialized equipment is perfect for accurately measuring and dispensing pickles in a production line or packaging facility. The vertical design allows for efficient and precise filling of containers, while the single screw feeding mechanism ensures consistent and reliable weighing.
Enhance food safety with Kenwei’s Dropped Metal Detector for Powder Granules. This advanced food metal detector ensures precise detection in the food industry, safeguarding products and maintaining high quality standards throughout processing.
The standard no-spring combination scale features a patented spring-free hopper design, making it ideal for weighing a variety of products such as melon seeds, peanuts, nuts, almonds, grapes, candies, pistachios, potato chips, shrimp chips, and more. The double-support feeding tray is easily adjustable, while the feeding hopper is designed for easy disassembly, ensuring convenience and cleanliness. With a maximum weighing speed of up to 120 bags per minute, the 14-head standard no-spring combination scale is an economical, versatile, and cost-effective solution.
The JW-B13 Standard Pre-Made Bag Packing Machine is an advanced weighing and packing system ideal for granules, slices, and irregular products like snacks, nuts, pet food, and hardware. This fully automated line includes a vibrator feeder, Z conveyor, working platform, multihead weigher, and horizontal packing machine. It ensures high weighing accuracy, fast packing speed, and premium bagging quality—perfect for efficient, stable, and precise packaging.
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