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Fruit
Fresh fruit presents unique challenges in shipping and storage due to sensitivity to temperature fluctuations, ethylene production, and moisture levels. At Inter Fresh, we provide specialized fruit packaging solutions that maintain optimal conditions for various fruits, ensuring they arrive at their destination in peak condition.
Preserving fruit quality during transport
Fresh fruit requires precise environmental control during fruit shipping to maintain its quality and marketability. Temperature fluctuations can trigger premature ripening, while improper moisture management can lead to either dehydration or excess condensation that promotes decay. Physical protection is also critical, as bruising and damage not only affect appearance but accelerate deterioration.
Our comprehensive fruit packaging and shipping solutions address these challenges through specialized packaging, moisture control, and temperature management strategies that work together to maintain freshness, preserve flavor, and reduce spoilage and waste throughout the supply chain.
Specialized fruit packaging solutions
Absorption pads for berries and delicate fruits
Our specialized fruit absorption pads are designed for moisture-sensitive products like berries and soft fruits. These pads maintain optimal humidity control around delicate fruits, preventing the condensation that can lead to mold growth and decay. By managing moisture levels within the fruit packaging, they extend shelf life while ensuring product presentation remains attractive upon arrival.
These absorption pads can be seen in consumer packaging for strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in supermarkets, helping maintain freshness from farm to table. The technology creates ideal microenvironments that protect the delicate structure of berries while preventing moisture damage that can quickly render these high-value fruits unsalable.
Insulated pallet covers
For bulk fruit shipping, our insulated pallet covers provide comprehensive temperature protection by enclosing entire pallets in thermal barriers. This approach isolates shipments from external temperature fluctuations, creating a consistent internal environment that protects against both heat in summer and cold in winter months.
This solution is particularly effective for exporters shipping soft fruits across climate zones or during seasonal temperature extremes. By protecting at the pallet level, the system provides efficient, cost-effective temperature management for large shipments.
Insulated boxes
For premium fruits and specialty shipments that require individual fruit packaging, we offer several insulation solutions. Our EcoCoolbox combines paper fiber insulation with cardboard construction to create effective thermal barriers with improved sustainability. For returnable packaging systems, our polypropylene channel plate boxes provide durability across multiple shipping cycles, while our Eco Thermaliner (Klimaliner) offers flexible insulation that can be adapted to various fruit packaging configurations.
Cooling and heating elements
Different fruits have distinct temperature requirements during fruit shipping, and environmental conditions vary throughout the year. Our cooling and heating elements address these variables to maintain optimal conditions. Gel packs provide effective cooling for summer shipments when heat protection is essential, while heatpacks can protect tropical fruits from cold damage during winter shipping.
We can develop custom fruit packaging solutions for specific temperature-sensitive varieties, creating tailored systems that address the unique needs of different fruit types and shipping scenarios.
Tailored solutions for different fruit types
Different fruits have distinct temperature and humidity requirements during transport, requiring customized approaches to protection. Berries and soft fruits represent high value, highly perishable products that require specialized absorption and careful temperature control to preserve their delicate structure and prevent moisture damage.
Tropical fruits are often temperature-sensitive varieties that may require protection from cold during winter shipping to prevent chill damage that appears as discoloration or texture changes. Stone fruits need consistent temperatures and moisture control to prevent premature ripening and maintain quality throughout shipping.
Exotic and premium fruits represent high-value shipments that justify comprehensive temperature management to ensure perfect condition upon arrival, protecting both product quality and profit margins.
Comprehensive approach
Our approach to fruit packaging and shipping combines multiple elements to create optimal conditions for preservation and quality maintenance. Insulation provides buffering against external temperatures, creating stable environments regardless of outside conditions. Moisture management through specialized absorption prevents both dehydration and excess humidity that promotes decay.
When needed, temperature control elements provide active management of conditions within fruit packaging. All elements are customized based on fruit variety, shipping duration, and expected environmental conditions along the route.
Are you looking for packaging solutions, besides fruit packaging solutions, for meat, vegetable 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.
