Thanks to our revolutionary packaging technology, serving everything from fresh steamed asparagus and broccoli to pork and poultry is as simple as pie. In fact, the Cryovac^® Simple Steps™ line allows delicious meats, produce, seafood, and ethnic foods to be microwaved and served in just three simple steps. And it makes preparation, cooking time and clean-up a breeze. The Simple Steps™ package can provide a critical point of difference in the rapidly growing heat-and-serve category. Options are available for pre-cooked entrees or fresh vegetables. It’s that easy.

Simple Steps™ for Meat

This easy-open, microwavable package is designed for pre-cooked entrees such as pot roast, meatloaf, barbecue pork, chicken breasts and stews. Using Cryovac^® vacuum skin packaging technology and a unique self-venting feature, the Simple Steps™ package eliminates handling messy, hot pouches associated with current heat and eat microwavable packaging.

• Food can be served directly from the tray, so less clean up is required.
• Easy-open feature: peel off top film after heating instead of cutting open a hot pouch No need to puncture or cut the package before or after heating, eliminating cuts or burns
• Stay Cool side handles for easy removal of hot food from the microwave
• Heating the product is a cleaner process, because irritating microwave splatters are eliminated
• Freezer-ready, can be thawed in microwave

Simple Steps™ for Produce

No more cleaning or peeling vegetables. No cutting, chopping or boiling either. Consumers can say goodbye to steamers, pots, pans and strainers, too. This advanced microwavable package offers a quick and easy way to steam fresh vegetables in the microwave. The vacuum skin format conforms to the contours of the product improving presentation, merchandising appeal, and shelf life. This innovative technology is perfect for fresh and frozen vegetables in single and multiple servings.

• Vegetables are already cleaned and cut, ready for cooking.
• Package can be refrigerated for up to 10 days or can be frozen if not used by a specific date.
• Food can be served directly from the tray, so less clean up is required.
• Side handles remain cool so the package can be safely removed from the microwave.

Simple Steps™ for Seafood

Cryovac^® Simple Steps™ microwavable package for prepared seafood entrees is distributed frozen and sold case ready in the same package. The product can be cooked at home in a microwave without removing it from its package. The technology gives shoppers a high-quality entrée that has undergone minimal handling. The unique self-venting Simple Steps™ package eliminates the need to puncture ventilation holes or remove film before cooking in a microwave. Designed with "stay-cool" side handles and easy-open tabs, Simple Steps™ enables entrées to go from the microwave to the dinner table without spills or burns.

Packaging That’s Perfect for Ethnic Foods

Consumers have less time to prepare dinner these days, but more cravings than ever for dishes with international flair. With convenient Cryovac^® Simple Steps™ packaging for ethnic foods, they can have higher quality fresh - not frozen - ethnic entrees, sauces, and sides. Bon Appetit!