The present invention relates to a package made from biodegradable polymeric flexible film for packaging fresh produce. The package includes at least a pair of opposite panels configured to form a receptacle. The package comprises plurality of apertures which are configured to provide a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for the fresh produce. The said film of package in conjunction with MAP facilitates humidity exchange through the polymeric structure of the film and controlled exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases suitable for fresh produce, inside the package.

The present invention relates to a package made from biodegradable polymeric flexible film for packaging fresh produce. The package includes at least a pair of opposite panels configured to form a receptacle. The package comprises plurality of apertures which are configured to provide a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for the fresh produce. The said film of package in conjunction with MAP facilitates humidity exchange through the polymeric structure of the film and controlled exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases suitable for fresh produce, inside the package.

The subject matter of the invention is collective containers used with individual containers, especially for soft fruit and mushrooms. Moreover, the invention provides the collective container blank and the kit that includes it. The collective container can be used in the transport, sales, during harvest and purchase of soft fruit and mushrooms.

The subject matter of the invention is collective containers used with individual containers, especially for soft fruit and mushrooms. Moreover, the invention provides the collective container blank and the kit that includes it. The collective container can be used in the transport, sales, during harvest and purchase of soft fruit and mushrooms.

A package for preserving respiring produce contained in the package, in particular vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices and/or flowers, and an associated method are provided. The package defines a package volume for containing a portion of the produce and a package atmosphere, and comprises a packaging material, in particular a polymer film (1A), provided with at least one perforation (3) enabling gas exchange with the atmosphere surrounding the package (1) to form the package into a Controlled Atmosphere Package (CAP). The packaging material has a Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR), a carbon dioxide transmission rate (CO.sub.2TR) and an oxygen transmission rate (O.sub.2TR), wherein the WVTR of the packaging material is in a range of 50-1200 ml/(m.sup.2.Math.24 hrs), the CO.sub.2TR of the packaging material is larger than 1000 ml/(m.sup.2.Math.24 hrs), and a ratio β=CO.sub.2TR/O.sub.2TR of the packaging material is larger than 4.

A package for preserving respiring produce contained in the package, in particular vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices and/or flowers, and an associated method are provided. The package defines a package volume for containing a portion of the produce and a package atmosphere, and comprises a packaging material, in particular a polymer film (1A), provided with at least one perforation (3) enabling gas exchange with the atmosphere surrounding the package (1) to form the package into a Controlled Atmosphere Package (CAP). The packaging material has a Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR), a carbon dioxide transmission rate (CO.sub.2TR) and an oxygen transmission rate (O.sub.2TR), wherein the WVTR of the packaging material is in a range of 50-1200 ml/(m.sup.2.Math.24 hrs), the CO.sub.2TR of the packaging material is larger than 1000 ml/(m.sup.2.Math.24 hrs), and a ratio β=CO.sub.2TR/O.sub.2TR of the packaging material is larger than 4.

A fruit and vegetable anti-fog packaging bag, which is produced with a polypropylene multilayer film, is manufactured by a high-speed bag making machine.

Embodiments of the invention provide a packaging tray for use in packaging items, the tray having a first region having a cross-section which defines a concave surface having one or more cross-sections suitable to receive an item and a second region having a cross-section which is substantially straight. Embodiments provide a process in which tray may be loaded by depositing kiwi fruit and then agitated to settle and align the kiwifruit in the concave sections assisted with the straight sections providing space for movement of the kiwifruit laterally to the concave sections and directing the kiwifruit of the agitated tray towards the concave section. The tray is wrapped after the items are deposited and the wrapped tray is loaded into a box with settled items and loads the wrapped tray into a box.

Embodiments of the invention provide a packaging tray for use in packaging items, the tray having a first region having a cross-section which defines a concave surface having one or more cross-sections suitable to receive an item and a second region having a cross-section which is substantially straight. Embodiments provide a process in which tray may be loaded by depositing kiwi fruit and then agitated to settle and align the kiwifruit in the concave sections assisted with the straight sections providing space for movement of the kiwifruit laterally to the concave sections and directing the kiwifruit of the agitated tray towards the concave section. The tray is wrapped after the items are deposited and the wrapped tray is loaded into a box with settled items and loads the wrapped tray into a box.

An interactive food storing device. The food storing device includes a container having a base, one or more sidewalls, and an open end, defining an interior volume for storing food. A body extends from the base of the container for supporting the container in an upright position. A sensor is disposed in the container in order to detect movement within the interior volume of the container. The device includes a speaker and an audio unit connected to a processor for playing pre-recorded messages when the sensor detects an object. Further, portions of the device illuminate when food is placed within the container. The container and body resemble a fruit or vegetable in order to encourage children to eat healthy foods.