The Importance of Flowpack Technology to Boost the Blueberry Market

It is estimated that the global blueberry industry will expand and experience a significant increase in production and consumption. With this rise in demand, processes, studies, and management become crucial to meet it, and the use of innovative technology like Flowpack becomes essential to achieve optimal results. The Boom in the Global Blueberry Market Analyses indicate that by 2030, global blueberry production will surpass 3 million tons. According to Luis Miguel Vegas, CEO of Proarándanos, consumption growth will be 20% in North America, 70% in Europe, and 150% in China. He further explained that: "This growing demand drives the need to increase planted area and improve yields, posing significant challenges for the industry." Out of the 250 thousand hectares of blueberries planted worldwide in 2022, 84% are dedicated to commercial production. Around 1.8 million tons are harvested, with 70% being sold as fresh fruit and only 30% being processed. However, the global average yield is below 10 tons per hectare. Despite the constant increase in production in various regions, prices have decreased, and production costs are rising. This poses a challenge for the industry. Flowpack Technology to Enhance BlueberriesIn a continuously growing and evolving blueberry market, PACLIFE positions itself as a reliable ally by embracing automation. To achieve this, it has developed a fully mechanical process using Flowpack technology. This provides substantial advantages, especially for products like blueberries and cherries, enabling its customers to successfully tackle market challenges. Flowpack offers significantly superior packaging compared to other sealing methods. It can process 25 packages per minute, with a potential of 40, representing a sevenfold increase in speed compared to traditional sealing systems. Thanks to its continuous process and reduced human intervention, it ensures a tight, safe, and error-free seal, reducing the use of raw materials by up to 50%. This translates to a significant reduction in production costs and a more sustainable waste management. Flowpack also stands out by replacing up to five traditional sealing machines, improving labor management, particularly in packaging areas with variable temperature conditions. Furthermore, the film used for packaging is PACLIFE's proprietary technology, unique in the market, ensuring the preservation, conservation, and safe transportation of fresh fruit. This adds value to the product presentation, with high transparency and resistance to temperature fluctuations. PACLIFE has implemented this advanced system, offering concrete solutions that reduce costs, ensure product quality, and strengthen the presence of blueberries in the international market. Through the implementation of Flowpack technology, they demonstrate their commitment to innovation and development, incorporating new technologies into each of their products. PACLIFE is leading the packaging market and contributing to making blueberries the "world's favorite fruit" by 2030.