Fresh Produce & Logistics: Extending Shelf Life, Protecting the Crop
The Fresh Produce Challenge: Fighting Time and Damage
In the Fresh Produce sector, the packaging must actively work to extend shelf life while protecting delicate goods from bruising, moisture, and temperature shock. Every hour gained is a win, and every damaged item is a loss. Your packaging must seamlessly integrate with climate-controlled logistics, from the field to the chiller.
We specialize in engineering fibre-based solutions that manage the atmosphere inside the box, guarantee stacking strength under humid conditions, and reduce product losses due to transit damage.
Key Solutions for Produce Integrity
Our design focus solves the two most critical challenges facing the produce supply chain: environmental management and logistics durability.
Shelf-Life Management & Ventilation
Effective ventilation and moisture control are vital to regulating respiration and reducing decay in fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Controlled Atmosphere Design: Precision-cut ventilation holes and slots are engineered based on the specific respiration needs of the crop (e.g., berries vs. leafy greens), optimizing air flow without compromising structural integrity.
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Moisture-Resistant Coatings: Specialized waxes and barrier coatings applied to corrugated board prevent softening, maintaining stack strength even under high humidity, hydro-cooling, or during condensation events.
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Rapid Cooling Compatibility: Designing materials that are safe and effective for high-speed cooling processes (like hydro-cooling) to lock in freshness immediately post-harvest.
Structural Integrity & Logistics Strength
Produce packaging often faces long transit times, high stack loads, and rapid handling. The structure must not fail.
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High-Density Stacking Cartons: We use premium board grades and structural engineering to ensure maximum vertical strength, preventing crushing damage to delicate lower layers during palletization.
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Pallet Stability Engineering: Custom dimensions and interlocking designs that optimize fit onto standard pallets, minimizing movement, vibration, and shifting during multi-modal transport.
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Bulk Handling Bins: Large corrugated pallet bins and octabins designed for bulk harvest, offering robust side-wall strength for heavy produce like potatoes, apples, or citrus.
Retail Ready & Sustainability
Reducing environmental impact and improving in-store efficiency are key drivers for modern produce retailers.
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Ventilated Produce Trays: Fiber-based, fully recyclable trays and punnets designed to replace single-use plastic, suitable for high-speed filling lines (e.g., tomatoes, stone fruit, berries).
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Retail-Ready Produce: Designing outer packaging (RRP) for quick and easy placement on the shelf, minimizing labor costs for store staff while maximizing visual appeal.
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Fibre-Based Replacements: Converting plastic crate systems to high-performance, single-use, 100% recyclable corrugated solutions.
Solutions Showcase: From Field to Shelf
Packaging Type
Ventilated Harvest Trays
Best For
Soft fruits (berries, stone fruit), Tomatoes, Asparagus.
Key Benefits
Optimizes air circulation to extend shelf life; fully recyclable fibre.
Packaging Type
High-Stacking Corrugated Cartons
Best For
Citrus, Apples, Root Vegetables, Packaged Salads.
Key Benefits
Maintains corner crush strength in chillers; prevents crushing damage during high pallet stacking.
Packaging Type
Bulk Pallet Bins (Octabins)
Best For
Bulk harvest of potatoes, onions, or grapes for further processing.
Key Benefits
Robust side-wall protection; designed for automated tipping and unloading.
Packaging Type
Moisture-Resistant RRP Boxes
Best For
Wet or iced seafood, leafy greens, hydro-cooled products.
Key Benefits
Coatings prevent board failure and warping due to moisture; designed for direct chiller placement.
Optimise Your Food & Drink Packaging: Design & Shelf Appeal
Getting the right packaging goes beyond dimensions—it’s about food safety, capturing shelf attention, and ensuring integrity across the supply chain.
We are experts in combining high-level Design & Branding with technical precision, helping you optimize for:
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Shelf & Brand Appeal: The right finish transforms packaging from functional to captivating, ensuring your product stands out in chilled cabinets or on crowded aisles.
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Protection & Integrity: Eliminate common errors that compromise hygiene or risk product damage, ensuring the exact certified board and material grade is used for cold storage or transit.
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Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure your materials meet critical food-contact safety standards ..and regulatory targets while maintaining premium presentation.
How Can We Help You Today?
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Get transparent, volume-based pricing for high-speed produce lines. We provide fully costed proposals for sustainable trays, punnets, and transit cases designed for high-turnover fresh logistics.
Protect your perishables. Our audit identifies risks in moisture resistance and structural stacking strength, ensuring your produce survives the "field-to-fork" journey without bruising or waste.
See how we’ve helped growers and distributors reduce "food miles" and packaging waste. Explore our case studies on ventilation optimisation and eco-friendly moisture-barrier solutions..
Stay compliant with the latest plastic-tax regulations and sustainable material trends. Access tools for carbon-footprint tracking and guides on biodegradable produce packaging.