FRESH MEAT PACKAGING

摘要

A method and a package for packaging fresh meat in a substantially oxygen-free atmosphere. The package (10) includes a packing tray (12) which is sized for receiving a piece of fresh meat of predetermined cut. The tray (12) is overwrapped with a web of clear pllastic wrapping material (18). The overwrapped tray is ventilated to ensure gas communication between enclosed regions of the overwrapped tray and the outside ambient without blockage due to run off juices from the meat product or shifting of the meat product during transport. A number of similarly ventilated overwrapped trays are then placed within an outer barrier bag (26) which is first evacuated of normal atmosphere and then flushed with a preservation-enhancing gas. The outer bag (26) is then sealed.