packaging bananas

Packaging for Bananas

Advanced Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity Packaging Solutions for Shelf-Life Extension

StePacPPC offers sustainable modified atmosphere packaging solutions for bananas in both bulk and retail formats. The packaging inhibits self-ripening during prolonged shipment and slows ripening once triggered, thereby providing more flexibility during subsequent distribution and shelf life and helping reduce waste by expanding the window for consumption.

Xtend® bulk packaging solutions help prevent self-ripening of bananas during storage and shipment to distant destinations. Bananas can be ripened through the sealed bag without the need to open them. Ripening is slowed, providing more flexibility during subsequent distribution.

Xgo™ retail preformed bags can be used for pre- or post-ripened bananas. Pre-ripened bananas can be ripened in the sealed bags. Ripening is slowed, providing more flexibility during distribution and reducing waste during subsequent shelf life at both the point of sale and the consumer’s home. This is a high clarity film, which can be printed, and nicely displays the packed bananas, making them more attractive to potential consumers.

Key Benefits

  • Slows ripening
  • Inhibits the development of fungal decay on the crown
  • Inhibits the development of sugar spots on the peel
  • Reduces bruising and peel browning

Learn more about our packaging below, or contact our team for a quote.

Contact Us for Achievable Cold Storage/Shipment and Shelf Life Details or refer to Our Produce Catalog

Explore the Possibilities

Packaging bananas requires a tailored approach. When you work with StePacPPC, we’ll provide you with customized solutions that meet your exact needs and design.

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Bulk Liners for Bulk Storage and Shipment

Xtend® bulk packaging solutions help prevent self-ripening of bananas during storage and shipment.

In many cases, you can store and transport green bananas for up to 35 days.

Fruit can be ripened in the bag. Modified atmosphere slows ripening, providing more flexibility during distribution.

packaging bananas

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Preformed Bags for Retail and E-commerce

Xgo™ retail preformed bags can be used for pre- or post-ripened bananas.

The modified atmosphere technology inhibits self-ripening of pre-ripened bananas during shipment.

Bananas can be ripened in the bag, slowing ripening, reducing waste, and extending shelf life at the point of sale and in the consumer’s home.

This high-clarity film can be printed, making them more attractive to potential customers.

International Expertise, Regional Insight

From small farms to multinational exporters, we help the industry realize the full potential of every banana!

Along with packaging bananas, we proudly provide the following services to customers:

  • Local expertise combined with global knowledge
  • On-site postharvest audits
  • On-arrival inspections
  • Multilingual technical support
  • Customized training programs
  • Product simulation, testing, and benchmarking

Contact StePacPPC to explore how our advanced packaging solutions can optimize your operations.

Sustainability You Can Count On

StePacPPC’s innovation is rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability. Our solutions minimize plastic consumption, preserve quality and reduce food loss, enable a shift from air to sea freight, lower carbon output, and include recyclable formats designed to promote a circular economy. We’re also certified by Redcert to incorporate BASF Ultramid® Ccycled®, a chemically recycled polyamide at 30% or more into polyamide-based films. In many instances, the carbon savings from using our packaging outweigh the emissions produced across its lifecycle. Discover more about our sustainability efforts here.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions
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Discover a Smarter Approach to Packaging Bananas

We’ll help you keep your bananas fresher, longer. Contact our team for an initial consultation.