Packaging for Mushrooms

Advanced Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity Packaging for Mushrooms

Consumer demand for exotic and culinary mushrooms that are a rich source of a variety of antioxidants and other nutrients is surging. The high metabolic activity and respiration rate typically means that many of these mushrooms have a relatively short shelf life and as such, shelf-life extension and preservation of some of these mushrooms are the biggest challenge for meeting their growing demand.

Whole exotic mushrooms, such as oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake, portabella, and sliced white mushrooms are highly perishable. Growers and shippers are constantly grappling with these challenges, striving to improve mushroom storage capabilities and curb waste.

StePacPPC has developed packaging for mushrooms designed specifically to maintain the freshness of whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms. The customized films significantly slow down aging, reduce the risk of decay and reduce weight loss, preserving appearance, texture, nutrition, and flavor thereby effectively extending shelf life and reducing waste and cost.

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Key Benefits

Slows aging
Minimizes dehydration and weight loss
Reduces risk of bacterial decay
Slows texture changes & change of color
Slows down veil opening & spore release

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Innovative Mushroom Packaging, Better Results

Our innovative packaging technology combines modified atmosphere and humidity control, effectively slowing down the respiration rate, reducing weight loss, and suppressing bacterial decay of mushrooms. We offer unique film structures with tailored water vapor transmission rates (WVTR) that deliver unparalleled condensation control and moisture management for better product visibility and mitigation of bacterial decay and discoloration, common problems that plague mushroom quality.

Explore the Possibilities

StePacPPC offers a versatile range of whole and sliced mushrooms packaging solutions to meet your specific packaging needs. Each solution is designed to maximize freshness, minimize waste and address specific challenges and opportunities in the supply chain.

Bulk Liners for Long-Term Storage and Shipment

Conventional bulk liners for manual packing of mushrooms. Enable customers to store for longer and supply upon demand or ship to distant markets.
Xtend® bulk packaging solutions are instrumental in helping prolong storage in the cold storage, and during shipment to customers, effectively mitigating waste.

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Roll-Stock Films for Automated Bulk Packing

A solution for vertical form, fill and seal packing of sliced mushrooms, this is the most innovative alternative to traditional preformed bags for packing and shipping sliced mushrooms. Designed for high-speed and efficient packing with up to 40% reduction in packaging material.
Xflow™ solutions are preserving the quality of bulk-packed sliced mushrooms for foodservice outlets such as restaurants and hotels.

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Global Reach, Local Touch

From small local farms to multinational exporters, we’re helping the industry realize the full potential of every mushroom!

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 for mushrooms can optimize your operations.

Sustainability You Can Count On

Our commitment to sustainability drives StePacPPC’s innovation. We combat food waste, facilitate sea freight over air freight, cut CO2 emissions, reduce use of plastics and offer recyclable options that support a circular economy. We’re certified by Redcert to incorporate BASF Ultramid® Ccycled®, a chemically recycled polyamide at 30% or more into our films.

Our packaging for mushrooms has a positive environmental impact, saving more CO2 emissions than are generated during the lifecycle of the packaging by reducing waste and facilitating sea freight. Learn more about our sustainability initiatives here.

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