LifeSpan for Strawberries

LifeSpan strawberry pallet shrouds and box liners are commercially available for preserving strawberry quality during trans-continental shipments and also to extend storage life. LifeSpan does not require gas flushing or gas injection. The MA is created using the natural respiration of the strawberry. This creates a simpler, faster and more cost effective packing process. LifeSpan for strawberries utilises sophisticated films that remove condensation and thereby provide additional mould protection. LifeSpan strawberry storage solutions also significantly reduce weight loss during storage. In addition LifeSpan strawberry modified atmosphere packaging has superior atmosphere modification control with a number of benefits.

Benefits over existing packaging systems including other modified atmosphere (MA) systems include:

• Botrytis suppression
• Improved berry quality in situations where condensation is normally a problem due to film technology with superior moisture release.
• Improved berry flavour due to superior control of CO2.
• Longer retention greener Calyx.
• Potential for storage in excess of 14 days.
• Improved appearance including skin colour.
• Improved firmness.
• Improved market life (after opening the LifeSpan package).