What Are Crawford’s Food Processing Pillars?

The food processing market can be defined as the transformation of fresh food into food products. Often, food products need various processes to consider the food ready for consumption including freezing, fermenting, packaging, and more.

Crawford’s Food Processing Pillars are specific designed programs that solve problems of the food processing industry at every packaging stage. Each program is designed to work with clients to audit existing packaging processes and identify areas of inefficiency. Our Food Processing Pillars increase productivity and reduce costs through standardization of packaging practices. These three programs guarantee that the right materials, equipment, and standards are in place to ensure optimal performance.

Our team of experienced and dedicated specialists understand that food processors have a unique set of packaging needs. That’s why Crawford has developed specialized pillars that focus on the needs of our food processing clients at every packaging stage.

1. Automate It!

‘Reduce the time it takes to package your product’

Automation has seen a significant increase in demand since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic due to labour shortages. A recent study on warehouse automation found that 40% of respondents reported an increase in consumer demand as a top driver for growth in modernizing their operations.

Within our Food Processing Pillars, ‘Automate It’ exists to achieve one simple goal: reduce inefficiencies in food packaging through innovative automation equipment and service. By leveraging partnerships with industry-leading suppliers, Automate It supplies processors with unparalleled technology, including equipment and high-performance films, backed by dedicated support. Our knowledgeable Packaging Specialists will work with you to find the exact automated equipment and consumables that will compliment and improve your operations.

Benefits:

  • Increased throughput

  • Reduced material waste

  • Reduced downtime

  • Reduced product loss

  • Reduced/reallocated labour

  • Consistent packaging

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2. Retail It!

‘Optimize your shelf appeal’

Brand awareness is key for all types of companies – especially when launching a new product, trying to expand your market, or make your products look great on the shelves. Choosing primary packaging can sometimes be overwhelming as there are many factors to consider. Choosing the right packaging will improve both shelf-life and shelf-appeal. However, choosing the wrong packaging can negatively impact your bottom line.

Within our Food Processing Pillars, ‘Retail It’ exists as our team of industry experts know the ins and outs of food packaging. Our team of industry experts know the ins and outs of food packaging. By incorporating best practices and implementing innovative technology and materials — we work with you to bring your vision to life. When our Packaging Specialists discuss the “Retail It’ program with customers, they have 3 top priorities.

  • Increasing Shelf Life

  • Increasing Branding

  • Increasing Food Safety

Often when customers think about optimizing shelf appeal, most immediately think about custom packaging. If customized packaging is something your company is looking to explore, Crawford is fully equipped to partner with you.

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3. Ship It!

‘Guaranteed savings up to 30%’

Shipping any types of products can pose several risks – one of these risks being damage in transit. Damages in transit can often be disastrous to your bottom line because you may need to bring the product back causing delay, waste materials on replacing the packaging, or need to replace the product completely. Utilizing the right shipping methods can greatly reduce the risk of shipping damages.

In our ‘Ship It’ pillar for food processing, we leverage our team of highly trained Packaging Specialists to maximize packaging effectiveness and minimize product loss. Automation can speed up operations, minimize product loss, and improve throughput consistency. We can guarantee up to 30% in annual cost savings as we have highly knowledgeable Packaging Specialists who know the appropriate amount of packaging to use based on load, specific measurements, and the shipping method.

To back up these shipping options, we also offer factory-trained services to help with installation, training, and maintenance for every machine and material we offer. We cater to your needs and customize our services to accommodate your unique operational requirements.

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Don't Get Left Behind!

Speak with our highly trained and knowledgeable Packaging Specialists today to discover how Crawford’s Food Processing Pillars can help your products stand out on retail shelves.

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