FRESH PAK - RESPIRATION PRODUCE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

LETS HAVE A FRESH APPROACH TO PACKAGING

Consumers have long demanded they have the freshest, best tasting products available which are also able to meet their need for convenience.

Growth in this sector has been boosted by the need for convenience foods. Today’s fast paced consumer, demands produce that is pre-washed, cut, packaged and ready to consume.

Fresh fruit and veges present a unique challenge since these products continue to respire after harvesting, resulting in a shelf life which is inversely proportional to the respiration rate.

PACKAGING FOR FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Successful packaging of Fresh Produce depends to a large extent on finding the right balance between each product’s Respiration Rate. Packaging films will help to extend shelf life by:

 

* Reducing respiration   *   Minimising dehydration
* Slowing down ripening, physiological & microbiological deterioration mechanisms.

To accommodate this niche in the marketplace we can now offer a range of speciality films ranging from high barrier film for gas flushed packs to moisture permeable films; from anti-mist products to compostable materials for organic produce.

 

Fresh Pak films are particularly suited to products with low to medium respiration rates.

 

The range of Fresh Pak films include a coated anti-mist grade with super wide heat seal range and excellent machine properties; and the recent introduction of a non-coated film with excellent anti-mist properties and gas permeability for superb product presentation.

 

Give us a call to discuss what we can do for you should you need this type of packaging.

MOISTURE PROBLEM PRODUCE

Although respiration is key to maintaining/improving the shelf life of fresh produce, moisture levels can also affect shelf life.  Packaging can minimise dehydration, but for some products retaining too much moisture in the pack can also be negative, so controlled moisture loss can maximise potential shelf life. 

The high water vapour transmission rate helps to extend the shelf life of moisture problem produce.  These films tend to be perforated to maintain the correct gas exchange.  Give us a call to discuss what we can do for you should you need any of the packaging discussed here.