"By cooling the package directly, refrigerated transport is no longer needed", says Leon Hoogervorst, Managing Director of Interfresh Concepts. Ice Pack XL is suitable for fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables, flowers, and meat. "This cooling technology is widely used in air freight shipments. These go from the Netherlands to other countries. Currently, it's often used during the transportation of fragile and more expensive products. These products include the more expensive varieties of fruit, sugar snaps, and peas. Directly cooling the product guarantees the product's temperature throughout the entire transportation time."
Ice Pack XL is made up of non-woven fabric, an absorbent powder, and a top layer of plastic. The loose sheets are placed in water. Within 20 minutes they form into small cushions. This cooling mat is then put in the freezer. These cooling mats can then be placed with the goods. Ice Pack XL is available in various sizes. These cooling mats are also light-weight, which reduces the risk of damage to the fruit. "The cooling agent used in this product ensures that it cannot cause any frost damage to goods. How the well liquid works depends on the ambient temperature and the packaging material's isolation capabilities. It is somewhere between 24 and 48 hours", says Leon.
According to Leon, "Ice Pack XL is well suited to processed products like onions and leafy vegetables. Processed vegetables age faster which releases more heat. By placing Ice Pack XL with these products, this heat is removed, and the ageing process is delayed." Ice Pack XL is a Dutch product. It is certified according to general packaging standards for use with foodstuffs. "Ice Pack is an efficient cooling method. Cooling of the product is guaranteed, even at the crucial transfer points. Ice Pack XL is a very good solution for getting fresh, fragile products to their destination", concludes Leon.
For more information:
Leon Hoogervorst
Inter Fresh Concepts
2210 AD Noordwijkerhout
+31 (0) 628 483 405