08 May 2024 --- Meat and fish packaging is one of the most important and carefully regulated areas of the industry, as research suggests almost half of global protein supplies come from animal sources. Product protection and shelf life are paramount given the many remote and dependent consumer regions coupled with post-COVID-19 virus fears. Besides vacuum packaging, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is one of the most prominent pack designs in the meat and fish sector, as it provides increased shelf life and maintains product image and shelf appeal.