For the first time in the Middle East region Ishida will be exhibiting its ACP-700 Series Case Packer at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, offering a high-efficiency solution for snack producers facing manual labour challenges.  

A global leader in end-to-end weighing, inspection and packing, for the food industry, Ishida will showcase its ACP-700 Series Case Packer as part of a fully operational snack food packing line. Visitors can experience the machine in action — alongside other advanced Ishida technologies — at Stand C3-4 in Hall 3, from 4–6 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  

Designed for high-performance snack production, the ACP-700 packs up to 20 cases and 150 bags per minute: delivering speed, precision, and labour-saving automation in one powerful solution.   

“Case packing in the Middle East presents unique challenges,” says Jim McGregor, Product specialist at Ishida Europe. “Traditionally a manual task, it’s now impacted by widespread labour shortages and the risk of human error — especially in accurate pack counting over long shifts. With manufacturing investment on the rise, it’s essential for food producers to adapt to automation strategies that deliver speed, consistency, and retail-ready quality.   

“That is why we’re showcasing the ACP-700 Case Packer at Gulfood Manufacturing — it’s built to tackle long-standing industry challenges with a future-ready design. From shifting regional demand to changing batch sizes, formats, and materials, the ACP-700 delivers the flexibility and resilience manufacturers need to stay ahead. In today’s fast-moving market, our end-of-line technology helps reduce disruption and boost operational confidence.”  

The ACP-700 Case Packer’s fully automated product changeovers in under three minutes significantly reduce errors, downtime, and dependence on specialist labour. Its advanced touchscreen HMI allows non-skilled operators to effortlessly select from up to 500 pack presets with the press of a single button, streamlining operations and boosting efficiency.  

The ACP-700 combines multiple functions — bag infeed, alignment, sorting, packing, and case closing — into one compact system, handling a wide range of pack patterns and case sizes. This versatility helps retailers optimise shelf space with neatly packed, easy-to-open cases, enhancing product presentation and accelerating shelf replenishment.   

Alongside the ACP-700, Ishida will feature a fully automated packaging line showcasing the cutting-edge CCW-AS multihead weigher, Inspira RD33 rotary bagmaker with an integrated, compact auto splice module, and a TSC-AS inline seal tester. Ishida will also be exhibiting the latest weighing and inspection technologies., including advanced X-ray systems (IX-PD and IX-EN) and the DACS-GN checkweigher. Integrated with Ishida’s AI-powered Sentinel 5.0 production monitoring software, these systems work together to deliver a complete, intelligent in-line solution — live in action at Stand C3-4, Hall 3.   

“The Middle East is fast becoming one of the world’s most important regions for snack production, making it a key market for Ishida,” says Jim McGregor. “We’ve built a strong, region-specific support network with a growing team of engineers based in Dubai, Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey — ensuring fast, expert service when it’s needed most. Our continued investment in this infrastructure, along with our presence at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, reflects our deep commitment to supporting this dynamic and fast-evolving market.  

“We’re excited to connect with food manufacturers across the Middle East and explore how our advanced packing technologies can support their growth. Visit us at Gulfood Manufacturing to discuss your production and packing needs — our team at Stand C3-4, Hall 3 will be delighted to help find the right solution for your applications.”  

Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 takes place between 4-6 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with Ishida exhibiting from Stand C3-4 in Hall 3.