Stone fruit Fruit Packing Software:
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Packaging fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the more important steps in the long and complicated journey from grower to consumer. Bags, crates, hampers, baskets, cartons, bulk bins, and palletized containers are convenient containers for handling, transporting, and marketing fresh produce. More than 1,500 different types of packages are used for produce in the United States and the number continues to increase as the industry introduces new packaging materials and concepts. Although the industry generally agrees that container standardization is one way to reduce cost, the trend in recent years has moved toward a wider range of package sizes to accommodate the diverse needs of wholesalers, consumers, food service buyers, and processing operations.
Packing and packaging materials contribute a significant cost to the produce industry; therefore it is important that packers, shippers, buyers, and consumers have a clear understanding of the wide range of packaging options available. This factsheet describes some of the many types of packaging, including their functions, uses, and limitations. Also included is a listing, by commodity, of the common produce containers standard to the industry.
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Tender fruit harvest has started, and as packing lines are getting prepared for the upcoming season, there are a variety of things that growers should consider when getting their packinghouses prepared for production.
Table of Contents
Cold storage
Preparing the packing line
Monitoring and Cleaning Packing Lines
COVID-19
References and Further Reading:
Cold storage
Preparing for the season involves making sure that coolers and equipment are in working order. Inspections should occur regularly to make sure the cold storage is clean, and the cooling equipment is functioning properly. Cold storage units should be kept at temperatures around 0° C as higher temperatures (4-8 °C) can reduce fruit quality.Cold air can leak out of improper seals, so replace entry curtains and door seals before the season begins.
Preparing the packing line
The packing line is an important part of the peach packinghouse. All surfaces on the packing line should be free of corrosion. If corroded surfaces are found, they should be replaced or refinished. Removing corrosion early prevents larger, more expensive problems. Maintain the packing line during the entire season.
Cleaning the packing line thoroughly before starting it can help minimize food safety risks and make it easier to clean the line during the season. Any new brushes or foam rollers should be thoroughly cleaned prior to use. Run rollers prior to running produce for packing. It’s also a good idea to wet the rollers while they are running to leach out any contaminants present within the foam.