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.
Find out more about our experience in your industry below.
Literature
QX-1100 Traysealer
27/02/2008
A revolution in traysealing performance - capable of speeds of over 200 trays per minute
QX1100_ENG.pdf
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Ishida and the Multihead Weigher - Non-stop Innovation
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
MULTIHEAD_CREDENTIALS_ALL.pdf
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Corporate Brochure
21/08/2007
An Introduction to Ishida Europe
CORP_ENG_READY_MEALS.pdf
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Ishida Training
10/08/2007
The key to improved efficiency and profitability.
TrainingBrochure2.pdf
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R-Series
09/08/2007
The R-Series: new technology delivers greater speed and accuracy with less giveaway.
CCWRSeriesEng.pdf
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Meat & Poultry Brochure
17/07/2007
The first integrated 'Retail Ready' solution...puts you in control all the way down the line
Meat_and_poultry.pdf
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High performance in-line Seal Tester - TSC-R
06/07/2007
Gentle bag handling, accurate leak detection and user-friendly operation provide increased quality control on high speed packing lines at 200bpm.
TSC-R-080.pdf
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IX-GA Series
08/12/2006
The Ishida IX-GA Series X-ray Inspection System.
IX_GA_Range_Broch_ENG.pdf
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Checkweigher Range - Exceptional performance, hygiene and speed
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.
Checkweigher Range Brochure ENG.pdf
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RS Series multihead weighers
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.
CCW-RS brochure English final.pdf
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Automatic Tray Denester
28/04/2005
High speed automatic tray denester - for the food packaging industry.
New Tray Denester Leaflet.pdf
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Benefit your business with an Ishida demonstration
01/03/2004
Demonstrating our experience with your product and providing training to help meet your packing line challenges.
trials and demonstrations.pdf
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FF series fresh food weighers
01/03/2004
Automatic weighing solutions for Fresh Food - minimum waste, maximum payback.
FFW Series ENGLISH.pdf
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How an Ishida checkweigher can increase profits
01/03/2004
This booklet shows how an accurate and reliable checkweigher can do much more than pack your product within legal limits.
checkweigher guide.pdf
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IPC - Electronic Digital Scale
01/03/2004
IPC-WP - Compact, portable scale for washdown environments.
IPC platform scales.pdf
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IQF and Cheese Topping System
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_pizza_topping_system.pdf
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Ishida Mobile Weigher Gantry
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.
mobile gantry.pdf
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IW - series water-proof, digital platform scale
01/03/2004
Constructed of water-proof stainless steel, the versatile IW series is ideal for food processing applications.
IW series platform scales.pdf
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QX-775 - inside cut traysealing system
01/03/2004
The QX-775 offers maximum flexibility at unrivalled throughput rates of over 100 ppm with single lane configuration.
QX775 Brochure Eng.pdf
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The Ishida Flexible Packing System (FPS)
01/03/2004
The Ishida FPS makes the automation of end-of-line packing process feasible and cost-effective for the first time.
flexible_packing_systems.pdf
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The WPL Series weigh-price-labellers
01/03/2004
Raising automatic weigh-price labelling to a new level of performance for your complete peace of mind.
Weigh_Price_Labellers_brochure.pdf
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PR Stories
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. More >
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. More >
Ishida Top in Independent X-ray Evaluation
16/07/2007
Ishida's recently launched X-Ray system has been confirmed as the best product of its type in an independent evaluation by the Danish Meat Research Institute (DMRI). More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
Ishida Top in Independent X-Ray Evaluation
24/01/2007
Ishida's recently launched X-Ray system has been confirmed as the best product in an independent evaluation by a major European meat institute. More >
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. More >
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. More >
New X-Ray 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. More >
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 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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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 models ever produced. More >
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 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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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 accuracy and long-term reliability. More >
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. More >
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. More >
Mirsa buys Ishida 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. More >
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. More >
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. More >
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FFW Salmon
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FPS for food trays
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Pizza Topping
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Tray Denesting
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Tray Sealing
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Case Studies
Complete cheese and IQF topping system supplied for Pizza company
01 March 2004
Ishida Europe have successfully installed a complete feeding, weighing and topping line for a major European supplier of frozen pizzas.
pizza topping.pdf
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Low temperature weighing of Goulash ingredients
01 March 2004
Ishida 14 head waterproof model selected to satisfy high speed production at -15C.
Goulash.pdf
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Reducing time to market with Ishida
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.
bagged frozen foods.pdf
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Links
CIAA: Confederation of Food and Drink Industries
Statistics and information about the food and beverage industry in the EU.
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European Food Information Council (EUFIC)
Information on food safety, biotechnology and nutrition.
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Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Independent food safety watchdog
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Frozen food association
Latest news.
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Institute of Grocery Distributors (IGD)
Information, research and education for the food and grocery industry.
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National frozen and refrigerated foods association
Membership services.
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