Cutting-Edge Packaging Solutions to Preserve the Freshness of Exported Chilean Grapes

The Chilean table grape industry is facing a season with promising projections, estimating 66 million boxes to be exported, a 2.4% increase over the previous year. However, the true advancement of the sector lies not only in the volume growth but in the implementation of innovative packaging and preservation technologies, which are essential to ensuring the quality of the fruit as it makes its way to international markets.

In response to this challenge, Paclife, a leading company in solutions for the fruit industry, has developed cutting-edge packaging designed to optimize post-harvest processes and preserve the freshness of Chilean grapes during export.

Technology That Makes a Difference

One of the standout innovations is the incorporation of Harvestech covers, which protect the grapes during the critical dehydration phase, from harvest to processing. These silver-colored reflective covers, made with UV filters and exclusive additives, help maintain a high and uniform relative humidity, minimizing water loss and shielding the fruit from dust and other environmental factors.

Additionally, Paclife has implemented modified atmosphere packaging and pallet covers—solutions that have been commercially validated and successfully adopted in markets like Peru. These technologies extend the shelf life of the fruit, ensuring it arrives in optimal condition to destinations such as the United States, Asia, and Europe.

Commitment to Innovation and Export

The technical department at Paclife plays a crucial role in the application of these solutions, advising producers on complementary technologies to reduce vapor pressure deficit and prevent dehydration in the more sensitive parts of the fruit, such as the rachis. As Paclife highlights:

"Our commitment is to offer innovative solutions that allow the export industry to maintain the quality and freshness of its products. Packaging and preservation technology is a cornerstone of this process, and we continue to work on developing alternatives that meet the demands of the global market."

With these advancements, the Chilean grape industry is positioning itself at the forefront of post-harvest technology, ensuring not only higher export volumes but also superior quality, capable of meeting the demands of the most discerning consumers worldwide.