CFIA 2026

Every food product passes through a series of internal handling stages before it reaches its final packaging. Ingredients must be received, separated, transported, stored, processed, and transferred between production areas. The containers and handling equipment used during these stages can directly affect hygiene, product integrity, employee safety, cleaning time, and overall production efficiency.

These practical production challenges are central to CFIA Rennes. From 9 to 11 March 2027, the exhibition will return to Parc Expo Rennes Aéroport for its 30th edition. More than 2,000 suppliers are expected to present solutions across 50,000 m² of exhibition space, covering ingredients and intermediate food products, equipment and processes, packaging and conditioning, and food safety. This broad scope makes CFIA an important working event for food manufacturers evaluating how individual improvements can strengthen the performance of an entire production line.

Sæplast contributes to that discussion by focusing on an essential part of food production that is sometimes overlooked: the safe and efficient movement of ingredients, raw materials, by-products, and finished products within the facility. Sæplast food-processing containers are developed for environments where equipment must withstand repeated impacts, frequent cleaning, temperature changes, heavy loads, and continuous daily use.

The product range supports many types of food production, including dairy, bakery, fruit and vegetable processing, prepared foods, ingredients, beverages, and other industrial applications. Sæplast also provides specialised handling solutions for demanding meat and poultry processing, where segregation, sanitation, cross-contamination control, and reliable material movement are particularly important.

Different stages of production require different handling formats. Sæplast tubs and containers provide durable capacity for ingredients, raw materials, food products, and by-products. Insulated models can help protect temperature-sensitive materials, while heavy-duty polyethylene construction supports long-term use in demanding production environments.

For mobile handling inside the plant, Sæplast food-processing buggies offer a lightweight and quiet alternative to traditional metal equipment. Their smooth movement, hygienic surfaces, and ergonomic design can help reduce unnecessary strain while improving the transfer of materials between preparation, processing, and packaging areas. Durable plastic pallets complete the handling system by supporting organised storage and reliable movement throughout production and warehouse environments.

Hygiene is not determined by cleaning procedures alone. Equipment design also matters. Seamless, non-porous polyethylene surfaces are easier to wash and sanitise than damaged, corroded, or difficult-to-clean alternatives. Colour options can support ingredient separation and visual management, helping food processors distinguish between production areas, materials, or allergen-handling requirements. Forklift access, stackability, and compatible lids can further improve storage, transport, and plant organisation.

Durability also has a direct financial impact. Containers and buggies that crack, deform, corrode, or require frequent replacement create additional purchasing costs and can interrupt production. Sæplast products are designed for repeated use over a long operating life, helping manufacturers reduce replacement frequency and gain more value from their material-handling equipment. Products can also be equipped with tracking solutions such as RFID tags, barcodes, and QR codes to support asset identification, inventory control, and traceability.

CFIA Rennes is valuable because it allows food manufacturers to examine production as a connected system. Automation, ingredients, food safety, packaging, reuse, and internal logistics all influence one another. Sæplast provides the durable handling link between these areas, helping food businesses move materials through their facilities with greater control, consistency, and confidence.

Companies planning to attend CFIA Rennes 2027 can contact the Sæplast team in advance to discuss their current handling challenges and identify suitable containers, buggies, or pallets for their operation.