Businesses in this category supply, manufacture, install or maintain machinery used to prepare food and package it for storage, transport or sale. Food processing equipment can include mixers, slicers, grinders, ovens, chillers, conveyors, filling systems and machines for washing, sorting or portioning ingredients. The equipment is used by food producers, commercial kitchens and other businesses handling food, with choices depending on the product, production volume and requirements for cleaning and temperature control. Packaging machinery prepares finished or semi-finished food for distribution. It may fill and seal trays, bottles, cans, jars, bags or cartons, apply labels and date codes, or wrap products in protective materials. Suppliers may also provide components, spare parts, installation, staff training, servicing and repairs. Some offer automated production lines, safety guards and equipment to inspect or weigh products.