Many people think of packaging as a necessary evil or just as an afterthought. However, when it comes to food products, the right packaging can be the difference between success and failure. Food products have special considerations that must be accounted for to ensure timely delivery and optimal freshness. Automation of the packaging process is proven to be the best way to meet labeling laws, ensure consistency, and get products on retail shelves far ahead of expiration.
Benefits of Automating Food Packaging
Automating your food packaging process can:
Save Time and Money
The bottom line is what it’s all about, and automation is a verified time and money saver. While the upfront costs can be high, the long-term savings make it well worth the investment. You won’t have to worry about hiring extra staff for tedious packaging tasks and your packaging error rate will decline, meaning less wasted materials and increased output.
Better Protect Your Products
For products that are sensitive to light or air, packaging errors can make them unsaleable. The answer is automating your packaging process, so a step never gets missed. This means each package will be constructed and sealed according to your packaging standards with minimal deviation.
Improve Your Product’s Image
If you’re selling packaged food products, it’s important that they look their best for maximum appeal. Research has shown that a huge part of taste depends on the food’s appearance, so looking better than the competitor is very important. Automated packaging machines can help you achieve a professional look that will make your products stand out on the shelves.
Improve Your Material Inventory Tracking
Automating your packaging process will make it easier to track your materials inventory and good counts. You’ll be able to see exactly how many of each product and carton has passed through your equipment, allowing you to reorder quickly and easily when your stock runs low.
Leave Your Customers Happy
A happy customer is a repeat customer, and repeat customers are the bread and butter of most businesses. Automating your packaging process will give your customers a similar experience each time they buy and consume your product, building brand loyalty and driving up revenues.
Trust Econocorp With Your Automation Equipment Needs
Ready to take your food product packaging to the next level? Then it’s time to automate! From cartoners to tray formers to case packers, Econocorp has the automation equipment your business needs to present the freshest, most appealing food products to your customers. Call us at (781) 986-7500, email info@econocorp.com, or contact us online to speak with a representative about your company’s unique automation needs today!