Soontrue at China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2026 | Complete Shrimp Processing and Packaging Automation

Connecting Seafood Processing, Packaging and End-of-Line Automation

Soontrue Group will participate in China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2026 in Qingdao, bringing a combination of seafood processing and packaging automation technologies to global seafood manufacturers, processors, distributors, and industry partners.
From 28–30 October 2026, visitors can meet the Soontrue team at:
Hall A4, Stand 1416
Hongdao International Convention and Exhibition Center
Qingdao, China
At this year's exhibition, Soontrue will showcase three different technologies covering multiple stages of seafood production:

• New-generation Shrimp Peeling Machine with Automatic Head Removal
• GDS200-04 4-Station Vacuum Premade Pouch Packing Machine
• WP30 Robotic Palletizing System

Together, these machines demonstrate a broader direction in seafood manufacturing: connecting processing, packaging, and end-of-line automation into a more efficient production flow.

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo: A Global Meeting Point for the Seafood Industry

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo is one of the world's most influential seafood trade exhibitions.
According to the official organizer, the event brings together seafood suppliers, processors, packaging and processing equipment companies, logistics providers, aquaculture companies, trade organizations, and professional buyers from global markets.
The exhibition currently features 14 exhibition halls and approximately 57,000 square meters of net exhibition space, with more than 1,500 exhibiting companies.
For Soontrue Group, the exhibition provides an important opportunity to communicate directly with seafood processors and better understand how automation requirements are changing across the global seafood industry.

From Raw Shrimp to Finished Pallets

Seafood automation is not defined by a single machine.
A shrimp production facility may involve multiple stages, including:
Raw Shrimp Handling
→ Head Removal
→ Peeling
→ Product Inspection
→ Vacuum Packaging
→ Secondary Packaging
→ Case Handling
→ Robotic Palletizing
Each stage affects the next.
If shrimp processing is efficient but packaging cannot keep pace, finished product may accumulate.
If packaging becomes automated but palletizing remains manual, downstream labor can become the next bottleneck.
Soontrue Group's exhibition concept at CFSE 2026 reflects this broader systems approach.

Featured Technology 1: New-Generation Shrimp Peeling Machine with Automatic Head Removal

The main highlight at the Soontrue booth will be the new-generation shrimp peeling machine with automatic head removal.
Shrimp processing traditionally involves significant manual handling, especially in the head removal and peeling stages.
For seafood processors handling large production volumes, this can create challenges such as:

• high labor dependency;
• inconsistent processing efficiency;
• difficulty maintaining stable output;
• repetitive manual operations;
• production bottlenecks during peak demand.

By combining automatic head removal and shrimp peeling in one processing concept, the system helps manufacturers reduce manual intervention and improve process continuity.
Visitors will be able to view a video demonstration showing the machine's operation and understand how automated shrimp processing can support larger-scale seafood production.

Why Automated Shrimp Processing Matters

Automation in seafood processing is not only about increasing speed.
Shrimp is a delicate product with significant variation in size, shape, and condition.
A practical shrimp processing solution needs to consider:

• raw material size;
• product consistency;
• peeling requirements;
• production volume;
• upstream feeding;
• downstream packaging;
• cleaning and hygiene;
• operator involvement.

The objective is to build a more stable process that can support daily industrial production.
Soontrue continues to develop shrimp processing technology around these practical production requirements.

Featured Technology 2: GDS200-04 Vacuum Premade Pouch Packing Machine

After seafood processing, packaging becomes critical for product quality, storage, transportation, and retail presentation.
The GDS200-04 is a 4-station semi-automatic vacuum premade pouch packing machine designed for applications where products are manually loaded before the machine completes subsequent packaging operations.
This format is particularly useful for seafood manufacturers that require:

• premade pouch packaging;
• vacuum packaging;
• controlled manual product loading;
• consistent pouch sealing;
• improved finished-package presentation.

Manual product loading can be useful for seafood products that require visual inspection, orientation, portion control, or careful placement before vacuum packaging.

Vacuum Packaging for Seafood Products

Vacuum packaging is widely used in seafood processing because it can help manufacturers create compact, sealed packages for cold-chain handling and retail distribution.
Typical applications may include:

• peeled shrimp;
• processed seafood;
• frozen seafood portions;
• marinated seafood;
• ready-to-cook seafood products;
• value-added seafood products.

The appropriate packaging method depends on product characteristics, storage conditions, pouch structure, processing environment, and target market.
Soontrue therefore evaluates vacuum packaging as part of the complete product handling process rather than only as a sealing step.

Featured Technology 3: WP30 Robotic Palletizing System

The final stage of packaging often creates a different challenge.
Once seafood products are packed into cartons, cases must still be moved, organized, stacked, and prepared for cold storage, warehousing, or transportation.
The WP30 Robotic Palletizing System helps automate this downstream operation.
Robotic palletizing can help manufacturers:

• reduce repetitive carton lifting;
• improve pallet stacking consistency;
• support continuous downstream operation;
• connect packaging with warehouse logistics;
• reduce labor requirements at the end of the line.

This is particularly relevant for seafood processors operating cold-chain facilities, where efficient handling and predictable pallet formation can improve downstream workflow.

A Broader Seafood Automation Strategy

Soontrue Group's presence at CFSE 2026 is designed to show how individual technologies can support different stages of seafood manufacturing.
The three showcased systems represent:

• Processing

Shrimp peeling with automatic head removal

• Packaging

Vacuum premade pouch packing

• End-of-Line Automation

Robotic palletizing
This approach reflects Soontrue Group's continued development from individual equipment toward more integrated production and packaging automation.

Supporting Seafood Manufacturers Worldwide

Seafood producers operate in highly diverse environments.
Different factories may process different shrimp species, sizes, product formats, and package types.
Some manufacturers require only processing automation.
Others may need vacuum packaging.
Larger processors may require complete downstream automation.
Soontrue works with customers to understand:

• raw material characteristics;
• product processing requirements;
• packaging format;
• production capacity;
• factory layout;
• labor situation;
• cold-chain requirements;
• future expansion plans.

This helps create more practical automation solutions.

Meet Soontrue Group at CFSE 2026

Soontrue Group welcomes seafood processors, importers, exporters, distributors, engineering companies, and industry partners to visit our booth.
China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2026
28–30 October 2026
Hall A4, Stand 1416
Hongdao International Convention and Exhibition Center
Qingdao, China
Discover how shrimp processing, vacuum packaging, and robotic palletizing can work together to support a more efficient seafood production process.