Irrespective of the type of meat you’re vacuum packing, it’s important to consider their quality at the time of purchase. In other words, the fresher the meat or seafood, the longer it will stay in the freezer when vacuum packed. In that respect, fresh meat from your local butcher shop is your best case scenario. But, if that’s not an option for you, and you’re left to purchasing meat or sea food from the frozen food section of a supermarket, then ensure that you buy only those products with the latest package date.