CRYOVAC® Brand Food Packaging Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation and Leadership
Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) marks a significant milestone with the 85th anniversary of its CRYOVAC® brand food packaging, celebrating a legacy of innovation, customer service, and industry leadership throughout the year.
A Legacy of Packaging Innovation
Since the trademark was registered in 1941, the CRYOVAC® brand has played a pivotal role in transforming packaging technologies that have become standard within the meat processing and food service industries. The brand's innovative approach has led to the adoption of essential methods that ensure food safety and quality.
The Evolution of CRYOVAC® Technology
The term "CRYOVAC" derives from "cryogenic vacuum," a pioneering process used to vacuum-seal food and subsequently shrink the packaging using cold air. This groundbreaking technology revolutionized meat packaging, enabling the widespread availability of fresh proteins to consumers.
Today, CRYOVAC® offers a diverse portfolio of packaging solutions, including:
- Shrink bags
- Vacuum skin packaging
- Rollstock films
- Rotary vacuum chamber systems
- Vertical form-fill-seal systems
Celebrating Achievements and Commitment
Dustin Semach, President and CEO of Sealed Air, stated, “The legacy and future of CRYOVAC® are centered on the people who make it possible — our employees, customers, and partners. Together, we will continue to advance food packaging solutions that combine the best of our materials, equipment, and service.”
Some key milestones for the CRYOVAC® brand over the past 85 years include:
- Development of innovative technologies enhancing access to proteins and reshaping liquid food product packaging.
- Establishment of one of the industry's most experienced technical service teams, averaging 11 years of expertise in CRYOVAC® equipment.
- Installation of over 4,000 rotary vacuum chamber systems, reinforcing their commitment to excellence in food packaging.
Russell Grissett, the Global Food President at Sealed Air, emphasized the brand’s dedication to strong customer relationships: “CRYOVAC® has a long-standing reputation for hands-on collaboration with customers and building lasting relationships. We look forward to preserving this tradition of partnership and innovation as we continue to pioneer the future of food packaging together.”
85th Anniversary Celebration at IPPE
The CRYOVAC® brand will officially commence its 85th-anniversary celebrations at the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), which will be held from January 27-29 in Atlanta, Georgia, at booth C34147.
For more details on the CRYOVAC® brand, including a timeline of achievements and an anniversary video, visit www.sealedair.com/cryovac85.