Abstract: A packaged fresh food product, particularly a meat product (10) is disclosed that comprise a hygroscopic insert (22) provided with a perforated humidity barrier layer as well as a foil separating both the hygroscopic insert (20) and the product (10) from the atmosphere outside the package. The foil is sealed by a seam prepared under vacuum conditions to enclose the product and the hygroscopic insert (22). Preferably, the foil is a bag (30). A method for producing packaged fresh food product (10) is also disclosed, wherein the product (10) is prepared, cut as needed and/or seasoned, then together with a hygroscopic insert (22) is sealed by a foil. The foil is sealed under vacuum conditions and it is preferred to use a bag (30) as a foil.