27 Days
Achievable Cold Storage/Shipment at 1°C (34°F)
Advanced Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity Packaging Solutions for Shelf-Life Extension
Table grapes are among the most traded fresh fruits globally, valued for their exceptional taste, nutritional benefits, and versatility. The key postharvest challenges for table grapes include rapid stem browning and dehydration, berry shriveling and softening, weight loss, microbial decay (particularly gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea), and loss of bloom on the berry surface. Effective grape packaging needs to address these challenges.
Successful international shipping and long-term storage of table grapes requires functional and sustainable packaging capable of preserving quality and freshness while reducing waste in the supply chain.
Xtend® bulk packaging solutions protect table grapes during extended storage and shipment to distant destinations, minimizing stem dehydration, preserving berry quality and firmness, reducing weight loss and shriveling, and inhibiting microbial decay through optimal modified atmosphere and humidity control.
In certain instances, when inoculum levels are low, our films can eliminate the need for SO₂ pads, avoiding bleaching, off-taste, and allergenic concerns while maintaining superior decay control.
Lean and sustainable packaging, of 20 μm gauge, can optionally be produced with 30% chemically recycled content.
