The meat processing and preservation market - Italy

1.1 Introduction

The meat processing and preservation market is a key sector in the food industry, comprising companies and enterprises involved in the processing and preparation of meat for retail sale or for use in processed food products. The main activities can be divided into:

• Meat cutting and packaging: companies involved in cutting and packaging meat into different shapes and formats for retail sale or for use in restaurants and other food sectors.
• Preservation and freezing: companies offer meat preservation and freezing services to ensure freshness and shelf life.

The meat supply chain involves several stages, including the raising of animals for food production and subsequent slaughter. After slaughter, meat is distributed to butchers or cutting plants, where it is broken down into smaller pieces. The resulting cuts may be vacuum-packed or frozen to preserve them from contamination and increase their shelf life. it is essential that facility managers document the origin of each raw material used and make all products obtained identifiable. Subsequently, the cuts can be sold to traders, such as restaurants or butchers, or to additional processing companies, where products such as ground meats and sausages are obtained.[CSRA]

The meat processing equipment market was worth $10 billion in 2022 and is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 percent over the period from 2023 to 2032.[GMI]

This study focuses on the meat processing and preservation market in Italy. For information on related markets, such as the meat sector in general or vegetable meats, please refer to the specific studies available in the businesscoot catalog.