Frozen Seafood

The frozen seafood industry plays a vital role in the food supply chain, especially in countries with strong marine advantages such as Vietnam. With increasing export demand and stringent requirements from international markets such as the EU, the United States, and Japan, businesses in this sector must ensure products meet standards at every stage—from pre-processing, sorting, and freezing to packaging and traceability.

The nature of the frozen seafood industry involves cold environments, high humidity, continuous production lines, and strict food safety requirements. Risks such as metal contamination, incorrect packaging information, inconsistent packaging formats, or inadequate sealing can directly impact product quality and a company’s reputation in export markets.

One of the major challenges in the frozen seafood industry is printing information on frozen packaging.
One of the major challenges in the frozen seafood industry is printing information on frozen packaging.

Comprehensive Solutions for the Frozen Seafood Industry

One of the major challenges in this industry is printing information on frozen packaging. Packaging surfaces are often wet, frosted, or covered with ice, which can cause ink smudging or poor print visibility. Therefore, manufacturers must use specialized equipment such as continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers, laser marking systems, or thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers capable of delivering clear, durable prints on materials like PE, PA, laminated films, and paper cartons—even at low temperatures. These systems ensure accurate printing of expiry dates, batch numbers, QR codes, and traceability data—critical requirements for seafood exports.

In addition to printing, controlling metal contaminants and foreign materials is essential. During processing, there is always a risk of metal fragments from knives, cutting equipment, or other hard contaminants. Therefore, companies must install metal detectors or X-ray inspection systems specifically designed for seafood processing to detect even the smallest foreign objects, ensuring compliance with HACCP, ISO standards and avoiding costly product rejections from markets such as the EU, the United States, and Japan.

For high-capacity production lines, automatic packaging machines help standardize packaging, increase packing speed, and reduce labor costs. These systems can integrate weighing, vacuum sealing, and date coding functions to ensure a closed, hygienic, and consistent process.

Additionally, supporting equipment such as labeling machines, carton erecting machines, and carton sealing machines help complete the packaging and shipping process, enhance professionalism, and reduce operational errors.

With extensive experience in seafood industry projects, CVM Group provides a full range of optimized equipment solutions for frozen processing plants. All equipment is designed to operate reliably in low-temperature environments, with easy cleaning and maintenance, while meeting international standards.

CVM Group is committed to partnering with frozen seafood businesses to improve productivity, optimize costs, and ensure consistent product quality across global markets.

KEY ADVANTAGES OF FROZEN SEAFOOD SOLUTIONS

Ensure product quality and safety
The solution is designed to meet stringent standards such as HACCP, ISO, and FDA, enabling businesses to control foreign contaminants, packaging quality, and labeling information, while minimizing the risk of product rejection.
Stable operation in cold environments
CVM Group designs solutions suitable for wet, condensation-prone, and low-temperature environments, ensuring production lines operate accurately while minimizing printing, packaging, and inspection errors under harsh conditions.
Optimize the entire process
The solution integrates synchronized processes—printing, inspection, packaging, carton erecting, and carton sealing—helping standardize the production line, ensure product consistency, reduce manual errors, and improve overall efficiency.
Increase production speed and reduce labor costs
The production line is automated according to different investment levels, enabling businesses to handle large, stable, and continuous output. This reduces reliance on labor, lowers operating costs, and increases profit margins.
Transparent traceability, meeting international market standards
The solution enables accurate management of batch numbers, expiry dates, QR codes, and packaging information even on frozen packaging helping businesses fully comply with traceability requirements, a mandatory factor in seafood exports.

APPLICATION IMAGES OF FROZEN SEAFOOD

The frozen seafood industry is characterized by highly perishable products that are sensitive to temperature, requiring strict processing, packaging, and storage procedures to maintain freshness, preserve quality, and ensure food safety. In addition, the production environment typically involves high humidity and low temperatures, demanding equipment that is durable, corrosion-resistant, and capable of stable operation.

The industry’s growth also drives strong demand for advanced technologies such as packaging equipment, metal detectors, date coding machines, freezing processing lines, and cold chain logistics systems to meet HACCP, ISO standards and the stringent requirements of international markets.

Modern technology not only enhances product quality and increases productivity but also optimizes operating costs, reduces labor dependency, and strengthens competitiveness for seafood processing enterprises.

Date Coding on Frozen Seafood Packaging

For frozen products, printing manufacturing date (MFG), expiry date (EXP), batch number (LOT), and QR codes requires equipment capable of operating effectively under wet, cold, and condensation-prone conditions.

Key requirements:

  • Ink adhesion must be strong and resistant to freezing temperatures
  • Stable operation in cold and high-humidity environments
  • No damage to packaging materials such as PE, PA, laminated films, or plastic containers
  • Easy operation and maintenance with cost-efficient consumables

Common technologies:

  • Continuous Inkjet (CIJ): Non-contact, high-speed printing with strong ink adhesion
  • CO₂/Fiber Laser: Ink-free, suitable for rigid or laminated packaging
  • Thermal Inkjet (TIJ): Ideal for labels, cartons, and paper-based packaging

These technologies enable businesses to meet traceability and international compliance requirements.

Metal Detection & Contaminant Inspection

Metal detection systems are mandatory in seafood processing lines to detect:

  • Metal fragments: ferrous, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals
  • Fish bones, glass, stones, or other contaminants (with X-ray systems)

Key requirements:

  • High sensitivity for detecting very small contaminants
  • Stable operation in cold, humid, and saline environments
  • Hygienic design, corrosion resistance, compliant with HACCP standards
  • Automatic rejection systems for defective products

Typical systems:

  • Conveyor metal detectors for shrimp, fish, squid, and frozen seafood
  • X-ray inspection systems for high-precision detection of both metallic and non-metallic contaminants

Automatic Packaging Machines for Frozen Seafood

Packaging systems standardize products, enhance presentation, and ensure safety during freezing and transportation. Modern packaging systems can:

  • Automatically weigh, form bags, fill, and seal
  • Maintain airtight sealing to prevent contamination in cold environments
  • Handle various product types: IQF shrimp, fish fillets, squid, breaded seafood, etc.

Common packaging technologies:

  • Vertical packaging machines: Suitable for loose or IQF seafood
  • Horizontal packaging machines: Ideal for fillets, trays, or portioned products
  • Vacuum packaging machines: Used for whole fish, squid, or fillets

Automation helps reduce labor costs, ensure high throughput, and meet export packaging requirements.

Supporting Equipment in Packaging Lines

In addition to core systems, seafood processing plants require auxiliary equipment to complete the packaging workflow:

  • Automatic labeling machines: Apply traceability labels, nutrition labels, and barcodes accurately and consistently
  • Carton erecting machines: Automatically form cartons for efficient and professional packing
  • Carton sealing machines: Seal cartons using tape or hot melt adhesive, ensuring strong and clean sealing while reducing labor

These systems ensure synchronization, reduce manual errors, and improve overall operational efficiency.

CVM Group – Optimized Solutions for Frozen Seafood Production Lines

The frozen seafood industry requires production systems capable of stable operation under low temperatures and high humidity while complying with strict food safety standards. With extensive experience in industrial equipment supply, CVM Group delivers optimized machinery solutions that help businesses improve productivity and maintain consistent product quality.

CVM Group’s solutions are designed and implemented in accordance with HACCP, ISO, and FDA standards, making them suitable for frozen seafood processing and packaging. Beyond equipment supply, CVM Group supports businesses through on-site assessments, production line design, and investment optimization to ensure long-term operational efficiency.

With a highly skilled technical team, fast support services, and practical solution-oriented approaches, CVM Group helps businesses reduce production risks, enhance professionalism, and strengthen competitiveness. CVM Group is proud to be a trusted partner, accompanying frozen seafood enterprises in sustainable growth across both domestic and international markets.

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SKU:1607592645

PRINT LINES — 1 or 2 lines of text, graphics, and barcodes

IMAGE HEIGHT – CHARACTER HEIGHT — From .10″ (2 mm) to .50″ (12 mm)

NON-CONTACT PRINTING — Printhead distance from .5″ (12 mm) to 2″ (50 mm)

PRINT SPEED — Up to 600 ft/min (190 m/min) for single-line printing; up to 250 ft/min (80 m/min) for dual-line printing.

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BestCode 86 Date Code Inkjet Printer
SKU:1567564302

PRINT LINES — 1, 2 or 3 lines of text, graphics and barcodes

IMAGE HEIGHT – CHARACTER HEIGHT — From .5″ (12 mm) to .75″ (19 mm)

NON-CONTACT PRINTING — Printhead distance from .5″ (12 mm) to 2″ (50 mm)

PRINT SPEED — Up to 1300 ft/min (397 m/min) for single-line printing, up to 310 ft/min (94 m/min) for dual-line printing, up to 155 ft/min (47 m/min) for three-line printing

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BestCode 87 Date Code Inkjet Printer
SKU:1567564405

PRINT LINES — 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 lines of text, graphics and barcodes

IMAGE HEIGHT – CHARACTER HEIGHT — From .06″ (1.5 mm) to .75″ (19 mm)

NON-CONTACT PRINTING — Printhead distance from .5″ (12 mm) to 2″ (50 mm)

PRINT SPEED — Up to 1300 ft/min (397 m/min) for single-line printing, up to 310 ft/min (94 m/min) for dual-line printing, up to 155 ft/min (47 m/min) for three-line printing, up to 120 ft/min (31 m/min) for four-line printing

BestCode 88 Date Code Inkjet Printer
SKU:1607654182

PRINT LINES — 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 lines of text, graphics and barcodes

IMAGE HEIGHT – CHARACTER HEIGHT — From .06″ (1.5 mm) to .75″ (19 mm)

NON-CONTACT PRINTING — Printhead distance from .5″ (12 mm) to 2″ (50 mm)

PRINT SPEED — Up to 1500 ft/min (470 m/min) for single-line printing, up to 345 ft/min (108 m/min) for dual-line printing, up to 173 ft/min (54 m/min) for three-line printing, up to 119 ft/min (36 m/min) for four-line printing, up to 114 ft/min (35 m/min) for five-line printing

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SKU:1658736492

PRINT LINES — 1 or 2 lines of text, graphics and barcodes

IMAGE HEIGHT – CHARACTER HEIGHT — From .06″ (1.5 mm) to .50″ (12 mm)

NON-CONTACT PRINTING — Printhead distance from .5″ (12 mm) to 1″ (25 mm)

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PRINT LINES — 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 lines of text, graphics, and barcodes

IMAGE HEIGHT – CHARACTER HEIGHT — From 0.025″ (0.6 mm) to 0.40″ (10 mm)

NON-CONTACT PRINTING — Printhead distance: 0.4” (10 mm)

PRINT SPEED — Up to 1800 ft/min (550 m/min) for single-line printing; up to 475 ft/min (145 m/min) for two lines; up to 273 ft/min (72 m/min) for three lines; up to 164 ft/min (50 m/min) for four lines; and up to 156 ft/min (47 m/min) for five lines

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SKU:1684915054

PRINT LINES — 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 lines of text, graphics, and barcodes on dark substrates

IMAGE HEIGHT – CHARACTER HEIGHT — From 0.06″ (1.5 mm) to 0.75″ (19 mm)

NON-CONTACT PRINTING — Printhead distance from 0.5” (12 mm) to 2” (50 mm)

PRINT SPEED — Up to 1500 ft/min (470 m/min) for single-line printing; up to 345 ft/min (108 m/min) for two lines; up to 173 ft/min (54 m/min) for three lines; up to 119 ft/min (36 m/min) for four lines; and up to 114 ft/min (35 m/min) for five lines

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SKU:1671432559

Print Lines — 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 lines of text, graphics, and barcodes

Image Height – Character Height — From .10″ (2 mm) to .70″ (18 mm)

Non-Contact Printing — Printhead distance from .5″ (12 mm) to 2″ (50 mm)

Print Speed — Up to 1,500 ft/min (470 m/min) for single-line printing; up to 345 ft/min (108 m/min) for dual-line printing; up to 173 ft/min (54 m/min) for three-line printing; up to 114 ft/min (35 m/min) for four-line printing.

CO2 laser date coding machine – genuine standard, best price in Ho Chi Minh City
CO2 Laser Marking Machine
SKU:1608282739

PRINTING SPEED — Up to 12,000 mm/s

MARKING AREA — From 110×110 / 175×175 / 200×200 / 300×300 / 400×400 / 600×600 mm

OPERATING HOURS — Up to 30,000 hours

LASER SOURCE — From 3W / 5W / 10W / 15W / 20W

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SKU:1607655899

PRINTING SPEED — Up to 12,000 mm/s

MARKING AREA — From 110×110 / 175×175 / 200×200 / 300×300 / 400×400 / 600×600 mm

OPERATING HOURS — Up to 30,000 hours

LASER SOURCE — From 3W / 5W / 10W / 15W / 20W

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UV Laser Marking Machine
SKU:1608282779

PRINTING SPEED — Up to 12,000 mm/s

MARKING AREA — From 110×110 / 175×175 / 200×200 / 300×300 / 400×400 / 600×600 mm

OPERATING HOURS — Up to 30,000 hours

LASER SOURCE — From 3W / 5W / 10W / 15W / 20W

Piezo inkjet printer Yeacode - YD-84-8A
Piezo inkjet printer Yeacode – YD-84-8A
SKU:1689154541

PRINT LINE — 4 lines of text, graphics, and barcode

IMAGE HEIGHT / CHARACTER HEIGHT — From 32.4 mm/head to 128 mm/4 heads

PRINTHEAD DISTANCE — From 0 to 5 mm

PRINT SPEED — Up to 55 m/min

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SKU:1608282536

PRINT LINE — 4 lines of text, graphics, and barcode

IMAGE HEIGHT / CHARACTER HEIGHT — From 71.8 mm/head to 280 mm/4 heads

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PRINT SPEED — Up to 55 m/min

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Piezo inkjet printer Yeacode – YD-81-8A
SKU:1608282461

PRINT LINE — 1 line of text, graphics, and barcode

IMAGE HEIGHT / CHARACTER HEIGHT — From 32.4 mm/head

PRINTHEAD DISTANCE — From 0 to 5 mm

PRINT SPEED — Up to 55 m/min

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Piezo inkjet printer Yeacode – YD-81-8B
SKU:1607655769

PRINT LINE — 1 line of text, graphics, and barcode

IMAGE HEIGHT / CHARACTER HEIGHT — From 71.8 mm/head

PRINTHEAD DISTANCE — From 0 to 5 mm

PRINT SPEED — Up to 55 m/min

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CONVEYOR SPEED: 10–12 ppm

APPLICABLE CARTON SIZE: L270–450 × W150–400 × H100–400 mm

TAPE SIZE: 48 / 60 / 75 mm

Carton Sealer Sabuka - SBK - CS - 1000
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CONVEYOR SPEED: 20 m/min

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TAPE SIZE: 48–60–75 mm

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TAPE SIZE: 48 / 60 / 75 mm

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CONVEYOR SPEED: 20 m/min

APPLICABLE CARTON SIZE: L200–600 × W150–500 × H150–500 mm

TAPE SIZE: 48 / 60 / 75 mm

Why choose CVM Group?

Comprehensive solutions
CVM Group provides a complete set of equipment for the frozen seafood industry, helping businesses optimize production processes and ensure packaging is well-sealed, durable, and suitable for low-temperature environments.
Professional consulting
The experienced technical team analyzes requirements to design suitable packaging solutions, minimizing moisture loss, preventing damage, and preserving product quality throughout storage.
Reliable and transparent
CVM Group provides genuine equipment that meets food safety standards, fully complying with requirements for date coding, batch numbering, and traceability in accordance with HACCP, ISO, and seafood export standards.
Long-term support
From installation and operation training to maintenance and equipment upgrades, CVM provides continuous support ensuring packaging lines run stably, minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and limiting product loss.

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