To the established, world-wide accepted practice of packing sweet cherries into modified atmosphere packaging, ROP is now adding its own innovative packaging solutions presenting several characteristics which distinguish its product from the ordinary MA bulk packaging.
"Both packaging solutions developed preserve firmness, reduce weight loss, prevent stem browning, inhibit microbial decay, minimize pitting and maintain good eating quality (through taster's panel as well as measurements of acidity and TSS values) of sweet cherry" says Shay Zeltzer, Head of Postharvest at ROP.
ROP's ExtendCast-Cherry - modified atmosphere bulk liner for sweet cherry
ROP's modified atmosphere Ultra-thin film wrap for sweet cherry
Following extensive R&D activities, ROP's polymer engineering together with its in-house postharvest lab came up with two MA packaging alternatives (a) bulk liner, and (b) Ultra-thin film wrap. Both types of packaging are suitable for use on standard packaging operation of sweet cherries.
Different than ordinary MA bulk packaging, ROP's ExtendCast-Cherry is crystal clear so that the presentation of the cherries is not compromised.
*Solid lines represent O2 concentration
*Dashed lines represent CO2 concentration
The Ultra-thin film is supplied in reels, substantially saving on shipping cost and storage of packaging material. Packing process is easily done with minor adjustments to trays-filling station on standard cherry packing lines.
Packing procedure of using Ultra-thin film: (top left) The film is pulled over the tray first like a sheet over a bed; (top right) cherries are then poured into the tray; (bottom left) the film is trimmed and wrapped around the whole content of the box; and (bottom right) forming an air-tight sealed packaging.
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