Efficient cardboard outer packaging for sophisticated delicatessen and convenience products
The convenience and delicatessen market is growing dynamically across Asia Pacific – and with it the demands on end-of-line packaging. Urbanisation, rising numbers of single-person households and the demand for quick, high-quality meals are driving rapid growth in ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook segments throughout Southeast Asia, Australia and beyond. Manufacturers face the challenge of packaging a wide variety of products efficiently – with short shelf lives, strict hygiene and export standards, and growing sustainability requirements.
Whether for curry pastes, sauces, ready meals, meal kits, soups or delicatessen products: the right end-of-line packaging protects your convenience products and presents them effectively at retail. SOMIC develops modular packaging machines that securely pack your pre-packaged products into attractive shelf-ready cartons. With short production cycles, high hygiene requirements and diverse product formats, our solutions position you optimally – supported by our dedicated APAC team in Bangkok for consultation and ongoing service.
Machine solutions for delicatessen & convenience
For more than 50 years, SOMIC has been developing modular end-of-line packaging machines for the food industry. Our packaging machines for delicatessen and convenience products reliably carton pre-packaged ready meals, meal kits, sauces, curry pastes, salads and snacks into high-quality cardboard outer packaging – efficiently, hygienically and sustainably. With Asia Pacific's rapidly expanding ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook market, SOMIC machines are engineered to handle the high volumes and diverse sachet and pouch formats typical for the region.
Maximum flexibility in the packaging process
From collecting and grouping to closing: SOMIC automates all process steps in end-of-line packaging that require high throughput and maximum precision. In addition, various formats can be implemented on a SOMIC packaging machine. Future market-driven changes or adjustments can be made at any time with SOMIC's modular system.
Your benefits:
- Modular system: SOMIC packaging machines are individually adaptable to your products and processes.
- Product-friendly: Gentle handling of delicate products such as jars, cups and trays.
- Fast format change: Up to 70% time savings through automatic format adjustment (with a SOMIC 434) and SOMIC QuickChange.
- Compact footprint: Space-saving, compact design - for easy integration even into existing lines.
- Lifecycle service: Global support with digital services, helpdesk, remote maintenance, spare parts service and training programs.
cardboard packaging
Delicatessen & convenience packaging: single- or multi-part, depending on requirements.
For optimal presentation of your delicatessen and convenience products in retail, we develop the ideal packaging solution for your final packaging. Our packaging machines produce shelf-ready cartons in a wide range of formats – from one-piece trays, wraparounds and RSC cartons to multi-part cover/tray and tray/cover solutions. Thanks to individual format parts, you can switch flexibly between predefined packaging variants.
Tray carton
Wraparound carton
RSC carton
Safe transport and first-class quality thanks to SOMIC
Trust our expertise and professional packaging solutions for the optimal end-of-line packaging of your delicatessen and convenience products. Our machines process a wide range of cardboard materials reliably and efficiently – tailored to the specific requirements of the delicatessen and convenience sector.
SOMIC packaging machines process corrugated cardboard cartons in a wide range of material thicknesses – from solid board and E‑flute at approx. 1.5 mm, via the common B‑flute at approx. 3 mm, to the robust C‑flute at approx. 4 mm. Coated cartons and industry-specific material requirements are also reliably supported. Additional carton types can be supplied on request.
Each delicatessen and convenience product presents its own requirements for secondary packaging:
- Cold chain integrity: Fast processing to ensure optimal product freshness.
- Diverse primary packaging: Flexible handling of a wide variety of products.
- Stackability: Precise shaping for secure storage and transport — also in refrigerated environments.
- Export readiness: Robust secondary packaging for international distribution across diverse APAC markets with varying retail and regulatory standards.
- Shelf presentation: shelf-ready designs for direct use on the retail shelf or in the refrigerated display.
- Coding and labeling: Integration of best-before date printing, batch numbers and labeling.
We analyze your specific product requirements and jointly develop the appropriate packaging solution.
Sustainability is a central factor of modern packaging solutions in the convenience sector. SOMIC supports your sustainability goals trough:
- Optimized material use: Precise folding processes minimize carton consumption.
- Recyclable materials: Processing of single‑material cardboard and plastic‑free solutions.
- Reduction of plastics: Support in transitioning to paper‑based packaging.
- Energy efficiency: Modern drive technology for reduced energy consumption.
- Longevity: Engineered for exceptional durability, delivering a lifespan of 20+ years whilst requiring minimal use of resources
With SOMIC you invest in automated packaging solutions that combine ecological and economic benefits.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about our packaging solutions for delicatessen and convenience foods
SOMIC packaging machines for delicatessen and convenience foods automate the entire process of end-of-line packaging. The pre-packaged products – whether ready meals, salads or cold cuts – are collected, grouped and packed into cartons fully automatically.
SOMIC's solutions offer numerous advantages for the delicatessen and convenience food sector: maximum efficiency through rapid format changeovers, flexibility through modular design, and durable, sustainable machine concepts.
SOMIC packaging machines offer solutions for almost all delicatessen and convenience products:
- Ready meals and meal kits
- Curry pastes, cooking sauces and marinades
- Delicatessen salads and antipasti
- Sliced meats and sausage products
- Pasta, noodles and dough products
- Dips, sauces and spreads
- Soups, stews and retort products
- Snacks and finger food
- All kinds of convenience products
Thanks to the modular design and various format sets, different product types and primary packaging can be processed on a single machine.
SOMIC offers a comprehensive lifecycle service package specifically tailored to the requirements of the industry:
- Digital Services: Camera-based fault analysis and automated networking for improved support and better-informed operational decisions.
- Spare Parts: Worldwide delivery with express shipping for production-critical parts.
- Technical Support: Personal support from qualified technicians – by phone and via remote access.
- Training: Practical training programs for operators and technicians – on-site or at our facility.
- Maintenance: Experienced service technicians available worldwide ensure maintenance, repair and extended machine service life.
- Upgrade and Modification: Retrofits for new formats, modernizations and functional modifications carried out by our expert team.
Let us advise you!
Are you looking for the right packaging solution for your ready meals or convenience products? Our experts understand your specific industry's requirements and will work with you to find the optimal solution. Contact us:
Call us: +66 2 030 2450
Email us: info(at)somic(dot)asia