Fresko's automatic vacuum sealer offers hands-free food storage

The Fresko Automatic Vacuum Sealer is exactly as the name suggests, an automated food preservation system that begins sealing up the bags you load without manual activations or pressing required. It makes long-term food prep and storage easy.

I don’t know if you’ve ever vacuum-sealed food before to preserve or store it, but it’s a very hands-on experience, at least traditionally. You have to prep the food or items, get them ready with the sealing materials, and then with most machines, you have to manually press the bags or film. Fresko’s aptly-named AutoMax V8 (V8-2) automatic vacuum sealer puts the true hands-free experience at your fingertips, and it’s the first to do so. It requires no manual pressing, no force, and no complicated buttons. With your food in the bag, you close the machine’s lid, it auto-detects the bag used and seals automatically, applying even pressure across an “extra-wide” seal gap. That leaves no air bubbles, no leaks, and no unwanted gaps.

If you’re in a hurry or just want to get the sealing jobs done, it can press up to 50 bags in 20 minutes. It doesn’t need regular cooling breaks and doesn’t require pauses outside of prepping each bag. The user-friendly design can also cut and size bags, thanks to a built-in roll cutter and storage function. A removable drip tray makes cleanup easy when you’re all done, too.

What’s so great about an automatic vacuum sealer?

If you don’t already use a vacuum sealer to stow food, or have no idea what that is, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the basics. But as mentioned, most vacuum sealers require manual operation. Once your bag is loaded you have to press a button, press on a lever, or use some kind of manual approach to get started. The Fresko automatic vacuum sealer is the exact opposite, as the name implies. Once your bag is loaded, it will begin sealing everything up for you.

What’s also great about Fresko’s AutoMax V8 unit, specifically, is the openness of the platform. There’s no proprietary bag or material lock-in, you can use whatever you want as long as its a universal textured vacuum sealer bag. That also means if you can find a cheap supply that’s compatible, you’re good to go. Meanwhile, it’s ready to use out of the box and includes everything you need. You get a built-in roll storage chamber, an integrated sliding cutter, a removable drip tray, and external hoses for vacuum-sealing jars and canisters beyond bags.

Pre-programmed smart modes allow you to tailor each preservation process to the food type. For example, there are modes for meats, cheese, veggies, and dry goods. A manual mode allows you to fine-tune for other foods, delicate goods, or moist fruits and snacks. Overall, it’s affordable, accessible, open, and easy-to-use. Not to mention, the hands-free operation saves time and effort.