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Tuna Packaging

You deliver premium quality tuna. But how do you ensure that quality is preserved during transport – by air freight, courier or extended storage? At Inter Fresh Concepts, we know that every link in the chain matters. Our tuna packaging solutions provide maximum protection against temperature fluctuations, excess moisture and color loss. For nearly 30 years, we’ve been helping fish suppliers, wholesalers and the hospitality sector deliver tuna in optimal condition – clean, dry and as fresh as when it left your facility.

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Why choose Inter Fresh Concepts?

Our tuna packaging solutions combine proven cooling performance with customization, reliability and innovation.

30 years of experience in temperature-controlled packaging  
Expertise in transport solutions for fresh fish, used worldwide.

Tailored for every shipment  
From sushi-grade tuna to deep-frozen export: each package is adapted to your product and logistics.

Active in 100+ countries  
Reliable delivery and support – whether you ship locally or export internationally.

Dutch quality & innovation  
In-house production and development with a focus on performance and progress.

Our approach

We think beyond the box.  
Every tuna shipment is unique. That’s why we don’t start with the packaging – we start with your situation. How long will transport take? Should the tuna arrive frozen or thawed? And how important is product presentation upon arrival?

Our three-step approach:
Tailored analysis  
Together, we determine the ideal temperature requirements, moisture sensitivity and transport duration.
Testing and optimization  
We test the packaging with your actual product – and optimize until everything is right.
Fast delivery and support  
We ensure fast, reliable delivery and continue to support new logistical challenges.
 

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Seafood Cases

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Case
12 Years of Innovation – How Jan van As Raises the Bar in Tuna Packaging
Seafood
When premium tuna is your core product, packaging isn’t just a technical step, it’s part of the value. At Jan van As, a specialist in high-end seafood, quality control is everything. For over 12 years, Inter Fresh Concepts has been their trusted partner in developing packaging solutions that protect that quality from production to delivery. Together, we've built what Stefan from the tuna department calls “one of the best tuna packaging concepts on the market today.”
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Ecoologic: The Perfect Catch In Cold Chain Fish Packaging
Seafood
With upcoming EU legislation (PPWR) phasing out polystyrene (EPS) packaging, the seafood industry faces an urgent challenge: how to keep fish well-insulated during air freight without using polystyrene. To help solve this, Mark from Smart Packaging Solutions turned to Us. We had worked together before on a postharvest solution for grapes shipped from South Africa. That successful collaboration laid the foundation for a new innovation: the Ecoologic box. A sustainable, waterproof insulation box for chilled seafood exports.
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Ice Pack XL & FishPad

Smart cooling technology for maximum freshness  
Tuna packaging needs to do more than just keep products cold. It must control moisture, preserve color and keep your product presentable – even after hours in transit.

That’s why we combine two powerful solutions:

Ice Pack XL  
Flexible gel packs that offer up to 48 hours of consistent cooling. Lighter than flake ice and without excess meltwater. Large contact area for even cooling throughout the box.

FishPad absorbent liners  
Prevent leakage and discoloration during thawing. Ensure your tuna arrives dry, clean and ready for sale.

Together, these solutions ensure your tuna – from deep-frozen bluefin to sashimi-grade loins – arrives just as you packed it: cool, fresh, and premium.

Customer case – Jan van As

“Our tuna arrives just as it left: clean, dry, and perfect in color.”  
As a leading supplier to hospitality and sushi restaurants, Jan van As sets high standards for the presentation of their tuna. Together with Inter Fresh Concepts, they developed a packaging concept that absorbs moisture, preserves color, and maintains stable cooling.

“We tested everything: liners, pads, ice blocks… but this combination works best. No wet boxes, no grey loins – just premium quality.”

Thanks to Ice Pack XL and absorbent FishPads, every shipment arrives in top condition – from -40°C deep-frozen to freshly thawed. They’ve relied on this partnership for over 12 years. According to their tuna specialist, it’s simply “the best tuna packaging on the market.”
 

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Every year, 88 million tons of food disappear into the trash can. More than half of the food wasted comes from households. We throw away?of 170 kg of wasted food per person per year. InterSORB ? extends the shelf life of fresh products and prevents the growth of bacteria and mold.
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Looking ahead in packaging: sustainable alternatives in development

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in the packaging industry. While Inter Fresh Concepts’ current tuna packaging focuses on maximum performance and food safety, we are actively exploring more sustainable alternatives – for clients looking to stay ahead.
Some solutions we are considering:

100% cellulose absorbers  
A fully biodegradable and compostable alternative to traditional fish pads.

Paper-based insulation (instead of EPS)  
Paper-based liners like Recycold Climaliner offer insulation without plastic foam.

Ice Pack Eco  
Gel packs with reduced plastic, designed for low environmental impact – with the same performance.
 

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