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Flowers
The international flower industry requires specialized temperature management to preserve the beauty, fragrance, and vase life of cut flowers during transport. At Inter Fresh, our flower packaging solutions are born from our origins in the flower industry, providing expert temperature and humidity control for everything from single bouquets to commercial shipments.
Flower shipping challenges
Cut flowers face unique challenges during transport that require specialized solutions. Their sensitivity to temperature fluctuations can dramatically affect vase life and appearance, while natural respiration processes generate heat that must be managed to prevent premature aging. Exposure to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas, accelerates deterioration and can cause flowers to wilt prematurely.
Moisture management presents a delicate balance—too little causes wilting and dehydration, while too much promotes fungal growth that can ruin entire shipments. Additionally, the physical delicacy of blooms demands protection from handling damage throughout the logistics chain.
Our flower industry heritage
Inter Fresh began in the flower industry, developing solutions for New Zealand growers shipping to distant Northern Hemisphere markets. This experience created the foundation for our expertise in temperature-controlled flower packaging, later applied to other industries. The challenge of maintaining flower quality during 12+ hour flights, often with extended transit times during connections, drove innovations that continue to benefit flower shipping operations today.
Today, we see growing demand for our flower solutions as international flower trade continues to expand and direct-to-consumer flower delivery services proliferate. Our deep understanding of flower physiology and preservation requirements informs all our flower packaging solutions.
Specialized flower packaging solutions
For flowers in transit, especially those waiting on airport tarmacs or loading docks, protection from temperature extremes is critical. Our small liners shield bouquets from temperature extremes during these vulnerable periods, while our insulated pallet covers provide comprehensive protection for bulk commercial shipments.
For boxed arrangements, our EcoCoolbox combines paper fiber insulation with cardboard construction to create effective thermal barriers. When flexibility is needed, our Recycold Climaliner adapts to various configurations while still providing reliable temperature buffering—making it an ideal component in custom flower packaging.
Cooling solutions for temperature management
Different flower varieties have distinct temperature requirements, and our cooling elements accommodate these variations. Our Ice Pack XL provides ideal cooling for flowers requiring lower temperatures, with a flexible design that conforms around bouquets without causing pressure damage to delicate blooms.
Our gel packs can be positioned strategically within flower packaging to create optimal temperature zones, while specialized configurations can be developed for high-value shipments like bridal bouquets where presentation upon arrival is paramount.
Moisture and humidity management
Managing moisture levels is critical to flower preservation during flower shipping. Our absorption materials maintain relative humidity around 80%, creating ideal conditions that prevent both wilting from dehydration and fungal growth from excess moisture.
By preventing condensation within packaging, our systems help avoid “black flowers”—the catastrophic damage that can occur when flowers are exposed to excessive moisture and warmth during transit. This balanced approach maximizes vase life and preserves the aesthetic qualities that make flowers valuable.
Solutions for different flower types
Different flowers have distinct temperature requirements during transport, requiring tailored approaches. Traditional cut flowers like roses, tulips, and similar blooms typically benefit from cooler temperatures around 2–4°C, with Ice Pack XL providing ideal cooling without direct contact that can damage petals.
Tropical flowers present different challenges, as they can turn black at temperatures below 10°C. These heat-sensitive varieties require protection from cold and careful temperature buffering to maintain quality throughout flower shipping.
Mixed bouquets containing various flower types need balanced temperature management to accommodate different sensitivities within a single package. Our systems can create layered protection that addresses these diverse needs within one flower packaging shipment.
Global flower solutions
Our solutions facilitate global flower trade, handling extreme challenges that illustrate the effectiveness of our systems. Shipping premium bridal bouquets from Ecuador to Dubai represents one of the most demanding scenarios, requiring flowers to remain perfect despite crossing multiple climate zones and potentially sitting on sun-exposed tarmacs.
Similarly, delivering Dutch flowers to international hotels for events demands consistent quality across varying flower shipping conditions. For these high-value shipments, our comprehensive systems combine insulation, cooling elements, moisture management, and protective packaging to ensure flowers arrive ready for their intended use.
Preserving beauty and extending vase life
With Inter Fresh solutions, flowers arrive in the same condition they were packed, preserving the artistic work of florists and ensuring customer satisfaction. Our temperature-controlled flower packaging helps extend vase life by preventing premature aging during transit, maximizing the enjoyment of these beautiful, perishable products.
Are you looking for packaging solutions, besides vegetable packaging solutions, for fruit, vegetables or plants, for example? Then check out our other solutions or contact us. At Inter Fresh we are happy to help you find the best solution.
