Packaging solutions for global blueberry exporters

Sea freight from two of the leading producing countries – Peru and Chile, is lengthy and can exceed 35 days to some of the furthest destinations, such as China. This poses a significant challenge to ensuring that blueberries reach the consumer in prime condition. Exporters from other countries, face similar challenges. As a result, more and more exporters the world over, are turning to StePac’s packaging solutions to preserve the quality of their blueberries during long shipments. Experience and expertise StePac is a leading global developer and manufacturer of modified atmosphere packaging solutions. Our fresh produce packaging solutions are designed to preserve quality, increase shelf-life, and reduce waste for enhanced sustainability.We offer a wide range of innovative, sustainable blueberry packing solutions and formats ideal for prolonged storage and shipment of fresh blueberries. Among our solutions:1. Xtend® preformed bulk packagingThis packing is ideal for manually packing loose berries, or blueberries packed in clamshells. The bags are typically heat sealed by the customer after packing for optimal freshness. 2. Xflow™ patented, functional, flowpack solutionThis packaging is ideal for blueberries and is a welcome cost-saving alternative to traditional preformed bulk packaging. Xflow meets and transcends market trends by reducing waste throughout the supply chain, saving labor costs, and using leaner plastic packaging – almost 40% less plastic than in bulk bag. With the Xflow system, a tray of 12 clamshells is transported on a conveyor belt into the flowpack machine where they are automatically packed with the patented Xflow film, then placed in the carton as shown in Figure 2. This helps reduce labor, packaging quantity and film costs while at the same time providing a more attractive package. Xflow also improves horizontal airflow across the carton, which is critical for efficient cooling and cold-chain management. 3. Xgo™ top seal solutionsOver the years we have innovated and developed a broad range of top-seal solutions each available with varying functionalities such as:- Easy peel solutions for PET and PP trays- Resealable solutions for PET trays These top seal solutions bring the added value of modified atmosphere all the way to the final consumer, improving food safety by minimizing contact with the fruit. Our resealable top-seal solution, in particular, is an elegant packaging format which is ideal for multiple servings. After resealing, the modified atmosphere redevelops and continues to preserve the quality in the consumers fridge.Pictures1 - Xtend preformed bulk bag for blueberries manually packing2 - Xflow film a patented cost-saving flowpack solution for blueberries bulk packaging3 - Xgo aesthetic and functional resealable retail packaging solution  Source and READ MORE about Innovation adn relationships that go the extra mile