Broccoli crowns and florets encounter significant quality challenges during extended storage and transport, such as weight loss, dehydration, yellowing, microbial decay, and the loss of nutrients, especially Vitamin C.
Our modified atmosphere packaging solutions are scientifically engineered to preserve freshness, maintain appearance, and extend shelf life throughout storage and shipment with proven, consistent results.
Traditionally, in many countries, broccoli is packed in ice to preserve its quality during the supply chain. Xtend® bulk liners totally eliminate the need for ice, which means much leaner and greener handling and transportation. The iceless broccoli packaging is a game-changer for growers and shippers. It ensures freshness and vibrant florets, extends shelf life, and enables safer handling. In addition, the elimination of ice & waxed cartons/Styrofoam reduces freight costs per unit weight of broccoli since as much as 30% more broccoli can be packed in the same container space. Research conducted together with researchers at the Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group at Wageningen University, demonstrated that our packaging reduces the carbon footprint by approximately 40% in shipments from Salinas Valley on the West Coast of California to New York on the East Coast. Learn more about our broccoli packaging below, or contact our team for a quote.
Achievable Cold Storage/Shipment at 0°C (32°F)
Achievable Shelf Life at 10°C (50°F)
Our innovative packaging technology combines modified atmosphere and humidity control, effectively slowing down the respiration rate, reducing weight loss, and suppressing microbial decay of broccoli. 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 microbial decay.
StePacPPC offers a versatile range of broccoli 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 broccoli supply chain.
Conventional bulk liners for manual packing of broccoli. Enable customers to store for longer and supply upon demand or ship to distant markets.
A solution for vertical form fill and seal (VFFS), the most innovative alternative to traditional preformed bags for packing and shipping bulk broccoli. Designed for high-speed and efficient packing with up to 40% reduction in packaging material.
Series of roll-stock films engineered for high-speed automated retail packaging operations. The films integrate seamlessly with horizontal form, fill and seal (HFFS, flow-pack) and vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) machinery, delivering consistent performance.
Extended shelf life in a convenient, attractive Grab-N-Go retail packaging format with ziplock. Customizable with excellent antifog properties bringing shelf-life extension value all the way to the consumer.
Ideal for manually packing and shipping to both local and distant markets. These bags effectively reduce dehydration, weight loss and quality deterioration throughout the entire supply chain, ensuring the produce reaches the consumer in prime condition.
From small local farms to multinational exporters, we help the industry realize the full potential of every broccoli!
We proudly provide the following services to customers:
Contact StePacPPC to explore how our advanced broccoli packaging solutions can optimize your operations.
Our iceless broccoli packaging is a major leap forward in sustainable produce logistics. By removing the need for ice, we eliminate nonrecyclable cartons and lower freight costs by increasing the amount of broccoli that can fit in each shipment.
Our commitment to sustainability drives StePacPPC’s innovation. We combat food waste, facilitate sea freight over air freight, cut carbon dioxide 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 its polyamide-based films.
Our packaging has a positive environmental impact, saving more carbon dioxide emissions than are generated during the lifecycle of the packaging by reducing waste, replacing ice, and facilitating sea freight.
Ready to learn more about what we can do for you? Reach out to our team for an initial consultation.
