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Ready Meals

Ishida Europe is at the forefront of developments in innovative weighing and packing solutions for the ready meals industry. Unique experience, gathered over many years has given us an in-depth understanding of your issues and needs:

• Optimal weighing and packing speeds to maximise capacity
• Guaranteed hygienic integrity through IP certification and stainless steel components
• Prevention of sticking to optimise flow of meat, vegetables, pasta, sauces etc
• Easy cleaning and maintenance for minimal downtime
• Flexibility for rapid product / pack changeover
• Improved pack presentation; bags, trays and other formats
• Elongation of shelf life using MAP
• Enhanced product presentation through optimised meal construction.

Typical ready meal line

 

Ishida has developed a wide range of innovative products and services which offer complete solutions for the rapidly-developing ready meal industry, from multihead weighing and tray sealing through checkweighing, metal detection and weigh-price-labelling to sealtesting and end of line pick-and-place casepacking. We can design and install bespoke integrated lines to fit precisely with your individual requirements.

Solutions Brochure (2,362KB)

24/09/2009

Introducing fresh, integrated approaches to packing line challenges

IX-GA Series (1,666KB)

08/12/2008

The Ishida IX-GA Series X-ray Inspection System.

Tray Denester Solutions (729KB)

05/09/2008

Fast, reliable deployment of a wide range of tray types

Weigher-to-pack Distribution Systems (847KB)

05/09/2008

Fast, accurate placement; full product and pack integrity

IPS - Ishida Packing System (738KB)

06/06/2008

The new IPS makes packing of trays into cases and Eurocrates faster and more efficient, and enables you to vary your in-crate presentation to suit a wider range of demands than ever before.

QX-300 (611KB)

06/06/2008

QX-300 Economy range high performance semi-automatic traysealer.

R-Screw Feeder (240KB)

06/06/2008

Top class weighing for sticky products

Seal Tester (692KB)

06/06/2008

Seal Tester with optional vision system - In-Line checking of tray and label integrity

QX-1100 Traysealer (3629 KB)

27/02/2008

A revolution in traysealing performance - capable of speeds of over 200 trays per minute.

Ishida and the Multihead Weigher - Non-stop Innovation (2,534KB)

11/12/2007

This brochures outlines how major advances as well as day-to-day improvements have enabled one company to remain at the forefront of the field for many years

Ishida Training (1,291KB)

10/08/2007

The key to improved efficiency and profitability.

R-Series (2,065KB)

09/08/2007

The R-Series: new technology delivers greater speed and accuracy with less giveaway.

High performance in-line Seal Tester - TSC-R (775KB)

06/07/2007

Gentle bag handling, accurate leak detection and user-friendly operation provide increased quality control on high speed packing lines at 200bpm.

Checkweigher Range - Exceptional performance, hygiene and speed (1,090KB)

28/11/2006

Ishida DACS Checkweighers offer you: confidence that your products are always weight compliant, state of the art technology, consistent accuracy, low maintenance and a wide range of models and options.

RS Series multihead weighers (1,586KB)

02/01/2006

Combining state-of-the-art Ishida technology with unmatched accuracy and reliability, the RS range guarantees outstanding packing line efficiency and provides excellent return on investment.

FF series fresh food weighers (1,004KB)

01/03/2004

Automatic weighing solutions for Fresh Food - minimum waste, maximum payback.

IQF and Cheese Topping System (343KB)

01/03/2004

Ishida Europe has developed depositing system for the accurate topping of fresh and IQF product onto pizza bases and into trays.

Ishida Mobile Weigher Gantry (258KB)

01/03/2004

Developed to allow a single Ishida weigher to be utilised on multiple weighing and packing lines, The Ishida mobile weigher gantry provides maximum flexibility at an affordable price.

QX-775 - inside cut traysealing system (750KB)

01/03/2004

The QX-775 offers maximum flexibility at unrivalled throughput rates of over 100 ppm with single lane configuration.

The WPL Series weigh-price-labellers (283KB)

01/03/2004

Raising automatic weigh-price labelling to a new level of performance for your complete peace of mind.

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Ishida Solutions means ready meal plant is ready for anything

20/09/2011

Ishida Europe has devised the weighing and packaging requirements for two complete ready meals assembly and packing lines installed at the Buñol, near Valencia factory of leading Spanish producer Platos Tradicionales S.A. The Ishida solution includes tray denesters, conveyors, volumetric fillers, multihead weigher and checkweigher, with the entire operation monitored and controlled by the company's QX-1100 traysealer.

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Ishida Launches Ultra-High Speed Mix Weigher

11/07/2011

Ishida is taking the accurate weighing of mixed products - such as nuts, confectionery and convenience meals - to a new level of sophistication and accuracy with the introduction of a 36 head multihead weigher. In particular, the new CCW-R-236 is able to ensure the correct amount of high value products with no need for overfilling.

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Information Regarding the North-East Pacific Earthquake in Japan (PR issued by Ishida Japan on 17/3/11)

17/03/2011

We would like to send our deepest sympathy to all those who have suffered in the North-east Pacific earthquake in Japan.

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Seafood Packing Solution from Ishida Europe (Hall 4, Stand 5951)

02/03/2011

A variety of packaging solutions able to handle the special characteristics of seafood products will be demonstrated by Ishida Europe at this year's Seafood Processing Europe. Equipment on show includes high performance models for weighing, sealing and inspection.

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Ishida Promises Innovations Galore (Interpack Preview - Ishida Europe, Stand 15/A25 & 15/A26)

23/02/2011

A host of new models will be unveiled by Ishida Europe at Interpack, covering the company's entire product portfolio of multihead weighers, checkweighers, bagmakers, tray sealers and X-ray inspection systems.

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From Bags to Trays in 15 minutes with Ishida Packing Line Soluiton

02/11/2010

French meat products supplier Andre Bazin has installed a packing line from Ishida Europe, which is capable of packing products into trays and bags while reducing manual handling and delivering fast accurate weighing.

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Ishida in the Spotlight at Emballage with New Multiheads

08/09/2010

Ishida Europe is launching a new multihead weigher for citrus fruits and root vegetables at Emballage 2010. Further highlights for visitors to the Ishida stand include a complete high-speed tray packing line, state-of-the-art weighers for fresh products, and an advanced X-ray inspection system, all of which emphasise the company's leadership in weighing accuracy, inspection and quality control.

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Ishida Provides the Right Solution for Frozen Food Lines

14/07/2010

Ledo, the largest supplier of frozen food products in Croatia, has benefited from the expertise of Ishida Europe in the installation of three weighing and packing lines for frozen vegetables, fish and pastry that have enabled the company to reduce product giveaway, increase production capacity and tighten production control.

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Mike Heffernan to Head up Ishida Europe Sales

28/04/2010

Ishida Europe has appointed Mike Heffernan as Director of Sales - Core Products to lead the company in the next stage of its growth programme. Mr Heffernan will be responsible for sales of Ishida's extensive range of weighing and associated equipment, including its world leading multihead weighers, checkweighers, X-ray systems and snack food bagmakers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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The Future Looks 'Tray Bien' at Marie

08/03/2010

Leading French food manufacturer Marie Surgelés has selected Ishida to design and install a new line for the weighing and packing of ready meals into microwavable trays.

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Exhibition Showcases Ishida Packing Line Solutions

26/02/2010

Weighing and packing solutions for a variety of products including snacks, fresh and frozen produce and ready meals, plus the latest developments in quality control systems, will form the focus of Ishida Europe's stand at Total Processing & Packaging 2010.

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Weighing partnership delivers multiple benefits

24/04/2009

The installation of Ishida multihead weighers at leading United Arab Emirates' food processor Cascade Marine Foods, one of the manufacturing facility of Al Kabeer Group of Companies has enabled the company to double production output and reduce giveaway and downtime, while at the same time achieving improved hygiene and product quality.

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Ishida provides Dafgård meatballs with a smooth landing

20/04/2009

An Ishida multihead weigher has been instrumental in helping Swedish food manufacturer Dafgård achieve gentle and accurate weighing of meatballs into bags at the high speeds required.

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Machine Heralds A New Era in Pick-And-Place Packing

14/10/2008

Ishida Europe has launched a new system for the fast and efficient packing of trays into cases and Eurocrates. Operating at speeds of up to 150 trays per minute, the Ishida IPS has been designed for a wide range of products and applications, including ready meals, meat and poultry, seafood, salads, dairy, fresh fruit and confectionery.

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Ishida Grows in the Middle East

06/09/2007

The opening of new purpose-designed premises in Dubai is underlining Ishida's ongoing commitment to its customer base in the Middle East and Africa.

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Strategic Cooperation Between Multivac and Ishida Packing Line Solutions from Two World Leaders

04/09/2007

Two of the world's leading companies in the packaging industry, Multivac and Ishida, have agreed upon a strategic cooperation to provide customers with fully integrated, best-in-class packing line solutions.

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Ishida Top in Independent X-ray Inspection System Evaluation

16/07/2007

Ishida's recently launched X-Ray inspection system has been confirmed as the best product of its type in an independent evaluation by the Danish Meat Research Institute (DMRI).

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Report says the Right Supply Partner can Maximise Benefits of Automation

03/07/2007

Food manufacturers should benchmark their own level of automation against the industry standard to ensure that production efficiencies do not fall behind the competition, according to a new report published by the University of Lincoln and supported by Ishida Europe.

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Aunt Bessie in Safe Hands with Ishida

01/03/2007

Ishida Europe has devised and installed a bespoke weighing and packing solution that has enabled leading food manufacturer Tryton Foods to automate the packing process of its famous Aunt Bessie's Yorkshire Puddings.

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How to Avoid Spilling the Soup at 30ppm

08/02/2007

Ishida Europe has developed a 'walking beam' system that operates in conjunction with its QX 775 Traysealer to fill and seal pots of soup at 30 packs per minute at German food manufacturer Mico GmbH's plant in Oederan, Saxony.

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Ishida Top in Independent X-Ray Inspection Equipment Evaluation

24/01/2007

Ishida's recently launched X-Ray inspection system has been confirmed as the best product in an independent evaluation by a major European meat institute.

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Fresh Food Weigher Casts its Spell at Le Magicien Vert

29/11/2006

The installation of an Ishida Fresh Food Weigher (FFW) at leading French ready meals manufacturer Le Magicien Vert, has replaced a manual packing operation to deliver improved speed and productivity and better working conditions for operators.

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Award Recognises Advanced Sealing Technology

14/11/2006

The technical achievements of Ishida's groundbreaking QX-1100 traysealer have been recognised by the winning of a prestigious award.

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New X-Ray Inspection Machine Provides Complete Quality Assurance

26/10/2006

Ishida Europe is introducing its advanced X-ray inspection system, already a proven top seller in Japan, into Europe for the first time.

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Ishida Unveils A 'Revolution' in Traysealing

14/09/2006

Ishida Europe claims to have completely re-engineered the top sealing of trays with the introduction of its QX-1100 traysealer. The new tray sealer model is capable of sealing up to 200 trays per minute - 25% higher than its nearest competitors - making it the fastest twin lane traysealer in the industry. Features such as fast tooling changeover, gentle product handling, compact dimensions and low running costs combine to offer an excellent return on floor space and deliver perfectly presented packs for supermarket shelves.

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Ishida Unveils Revolutionary Traysealer

01/08/2006

At Scanpack, Ishida Europe will unveil a brand new traysealer capable of sealing speeds of 200 trays per minute, an innovative X-ray inspection system, a new multihead weigher specifically developed for fresh meat and an integrated mini packing line for fresh products and ready meals. In addition, the company will demonstrate models from its latest groundbreaking multihead weigher and checkweigher ranges.

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Pioneering Technology on Show.

13/07/2006

Examples of Ishida's advanced technology will be on display at the PPMA Show where the company will demonstrate its latest high-speed multihead weigher range, a tray sealer with integrated checkweigher and a new checkweigher with colour touch screen.

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Developments in Shelf Life and Pack Quality

26/06/2006

On 24 May the University of Lincoln's Holbeach campus hosted the first seminar under the banner of the Food Industry Technical Training Partnership. The Partnership was initiated by local food processing companies concerned about the lack of skilled technical operators in the food industry.

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Ishida Europe Provides Solution for Major Food Training Initiative

04/10/2005

Ishida Europe is lending its support to a major training initiative for the UK food industry with the donation of a state-of-the-art packing machinery line for a new Technical Food Training Centre being established at the University of Lincoln's Holbeach Campus.

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Frenzel Benefits From Ishida's 'Retail Ready' Solution

15/09/2005

Leading German frozen food manufacturer Frenzel has installed an Ishida Retail Ready Line at its factory in Thuringia to provide a comprehensive packing system for a new range of trays that enable frozen meals to be steamed cooked in the microwave.

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PPMA Show Preview, Ishida Europe, Hall 12 Stand 12231

21/07/2005

A number of new machines on display on the Ishida Europe stand at the PPMA Show will demonstrate the company's pioneering technology and ability to offer complete packaging solutions. The new equipment includes Ishida's QX Tray Sealer with integrated checkweigher, the UK debut of the groundbreaking R Series multihead weigher and the company's new Atlas bagmaker, which will also be shown as part of an ITPS (Integrated Total Packing System) for snacks.

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R series takes weighing to the next level

07/06/2005

The newly-launched R Series range of multihead weighers from Ishida Europe are claimed to be the fastest and most accurate multihead weighing models ever produced.

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European Launch For New Multihead Weigher

04/05/2005

Ishida Europe is to launch its next generation multihead weigher at Interpack. The new R-Series multihead weigher range - “the fastest and most accurate multihead weighers available” - will be demonstrated alongside other recently-launched Ishida innovations including the Retail Ready Line (RRL) - a complete weighing and packing line for fresh foods- and the Fresh Food Weigher (FFW) that enables sticky fresh foods to be weighed automatically using the combination weighing principle.

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Tray Sealer Ensures Elegant Packs For Gourmet Meals

04/05/2005

The largest oriental restaurant in Europe, Orient Plaza BV of Wijchen, the Netherlands, is using an Ishida QX775 tray sealer to help ensure quality product presentation for its range of authentic oriental ready meals.

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Ishida Pick-and-Place Packer Maxmises Line Speeds For Trays

15/11/2004

Ishida Europe has installed an FPS Pick-and-Place packer at the Wigan factory of Hitchen Foods to help maintain speeds on one of the company's packing lines.

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Retail Ready Line Provides Integrated Solution

28/09/2004

With growing legislative and retailer pressure on fresh product processors regarding product safety, hygiene and traceability, plus increasing cost pressures in a highly price competitive market, Ishida Europe has devised a fully automated solution for packing fresh produce, meat and fish into trays that maximises production efficiency, provides comprehensive quality control and offers a reduction in waste and manpower requirements.

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Ishida Establishes Subsidiary Company In Germany

04/08/2004

Ishida Europe Limited is pleased to announce a major investment in the German market by setting up a full subsidiary company, Ishida GmbH, with effect from July 2004. The newly founded company will be responsible for Germany and Austria.

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Ishida's New German Business Demonstrates Wide-Ranging Capabilities

15/05/2004

The Ishida Europe stand at Fachpack will showcase Ishida's established world market leadership in multihead weighing and also highlight its expertise in the creation of complete packing line solutions for fresh foods.

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Meat Packing Line Provides Integrated Solution

15/05/2004

Ishida Europe has devised a fully automated solution for packing meat into trays that maximises production efficiency, provides comprehensive quality control and offers a reduction in waste and manpower requirements.

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QX 'Seals' The Future For Tray Sealing

14/03/2004

A new enhanced model of the Ishida QX Tray Sealer range is being demonstrated at Foodex/Meatex 2004, incorporating a number of innovative features that maximise production efficiencies, reduce costs, ensure product quality and optimise pack presentation.

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Ishida freshens up weighing technology

15/07/2003

Ishida Europe is set to revolutionise weighing in the fresh food industry with the launch of its new Fresh Food Weigher series.

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Ishida helps make soup consistently tasty

15/03/2002

In the rolling countryside near Göttingen, Barteroder Feinkost GmbH makes gourmet soups which are sold by retailers all over Germany, Benelux, Switzerland, Austria and France. Many of the recipes are of Indonesian origin, and date back over 25 years to when a much-travelled pair of brothers set up an Indonesian restaurant in Göttingen.

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Major Advances in Weighing and Handling from Ishida

03/01/2002

Two major breakthroughs in the weighing and packing of fresh foods will be unveiled by Ishida Europe at Foodex/Meatex.

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New Checkweighers Ideal for Fresh Food Applications

12/09/2001

Ishida Europe has launched a new state-of-the-art hygienic checkweigher, specifically designed to withstand the harshest cleaning regimes while maintaining pinpoint checkweighing accuracy and long-term reliability.

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Europe's Lasagne Leader integrates Ishida into its growth plans

21/01/2001

Vamos, founded in 1985, is situated in Wanze, near Liege, in Belgium. Since 1996, the company forms part of Ter Beke, an important food manufacturing group, whose activities are equally split between the delicatessen trade and ready meals.

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Software guarantees product numbers in frozen food packs

09/01/2000

Special software on an Ishida multihead weigher is enabling the accurate packing of frozen dumplings and frozen stuffing balls to guarantee that each pack contains the right amount of product.

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Mirsa buys Ishida weighing machines for low-temperature weighing of goulash ingredients.

07/01/2000

Take a tomato, whose weight can vary considerably, place it in a pack and fill up to the exact target weight with the other components of goulash soup. All this at high speed at fifteen degrees below zero.

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Faster, more accurate toppings: a breakthrough for makers of frozen meals and pizzas

03/01/1999

Ishida Europe has developed a new approach to applying toppings such as cheddar, mozzarella, salad garnish and other produce, whether fresh, chilled or IQF. It combines the speed and accuracy of multihead weighing with a new distribution system (the Ishida ITS) to ensure that each piece receives the correct balance of topping ingredients, distributed evenly across its surface.

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Fredag uses Ishida to reduce time to market

01/01/1999

Fredag AG, in Root, near Lucerne, Switzerland is an established and highly innovative business, producing over 25 tonnes of chilled and frozen foods per day. It has experienced phenomenal growth since its foundation in 1986 and is one of the leading firms in its sector in Switzerland.

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At Marie the Future Looks 'Tray Bien' (313KB)

12 July 2010

When a major customer decided that trays were the way to go for an important range of its ready meals, Marie Surgelés chose Ishida to implement the new line.

A Flexible Approach to Weighing (438KB)

09 July 2008

A French food group diversified its range of frozen ready meals to such an extent that their existing production line simply wasn't up to the job.

Top of the class in X-Ray Detection (339KB)

09 July 2008

A leading independent European food research institute evaluated the effectiveness of X-ray inspection machines from various suppliers.

Complete cheese and IQF topping system supplied for Pizza company (433KB)

01 March 2004

Ishida Europe have successfully installed a complete feeding, weighing and topping line for a major European supplier of frozen pizzas.

Low temperature weighing of Goulash ingredients (220KB)

01 March 2004

Ishida 14 head waterproof model selected to satisfy high speed production at -15C.

Reducing time to market with Ishida (155KB)

01 March 2004

Choice of Ishida demonstrates that today's food manufacturers are looking for not just reliable, flexible equipment but a supplier who can offer complete solutions.

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