Presentation
Bundling new soil products is one of the most important steps in the long and complicated process from farmer to buyer. Packs, cases, hampers, crates, containers, mass canisters, and palletized compartments are beneficial holders for handling, shipping, and promoting new produce. More than 1,500 different types of bundles are used for production in the U.S., and the number continues to grow as businesses come up with new bundling materials and ideas. While much of the business agrees that container standardization is a way to reduce costs, the pattern has recently evolved to meet the diverse needs of wholesalers, buyers, food administration buyers and handling operations. has pushed to a much wider scope of bundle sizes for
Pressing and bundling materials contributes to major costs for the production business. Thus it is vital that packers, transporters, buyers and buyers have a clear understanding of the wide variety of bundling options available. This fact sheet shows an overview of several types of bundling, including their capabilities, uses, and limitations. Also included is a posting, by product, of the standard production compartments for the business.
Why is bundling capacity or bundling created?
Unfortunately due to planning or improper commitment and use, a high level of yield buyers and buyer complaints can be followed to the frustration of the holders. A well-planned production basket must contain, protect and differentiate produce, catering to everyone from the grower to the buyer.
Bundling focuses
Recyclability/biodegradability.
A growing number of U.S. markets and many product markets have litter removal limits for bundling materials. Soon, virtually all product bundling will be recyclable or biodegradable, or both. The biggest buyers of new produce are also the most concerned about environmental issues.
Classification
The pattern is toward more prominent use of mass bundles for processors and discount buyers and more modest bundles for buyers. There are currently over 1,500 different sizes and styles of production bundles.
The appeal of deals. High quality illustrations are increasingly being used to support the application for deals. Multicolor printing, obscure lettering, and logos are currently common.
period of use.
Today's production bundling can be uniquely designed for each product to extend shelf life and reduce wastage.
option
The holder should lock the production into profitable units for handling and circulation. The produce should fit snugly inside the holder with minimal wasted space. Small produce items that are round or elongated (such as potatoes, onions and apples) can be productively bundled using a wide range of bundle shapes and sizes. However, many produce items such as asparagus, berries, or delicate natural products may require an unusually keen eye for the item.
Bundles of produce regularly handled by hand are usually limited to 50 pounds. Larger bundles moved by forklifts can weigh up to 1,200 pounds.
Assurance
The bundle should protect the produce from mechanical damage and adverse environmental conditions during handling and propagation. For delivery to buyers, torn, imprinted, or fallen product bundles usually indicate a lack of care in handling the items. Produce compartments must be strong enough to withstand damage during transportation for bundling, storage, and advertising.
Because virtually all product bundles are palletized, product holders must have adequate stacking integrity to resist pulverizing in low-temperature, high-humidity climates. Although the costs of bundling materials have increased significantly recently, low-quality, lightweight compartments that are prone to handling or moisture damage are generally not tolerated by packers or buyers.
Committed production to send business sectors is expected to hold holders extra durable. Airfreighted produce may require unusual pressing, bundle sizes and protection. Advertisers shipping new produce should discuss any unusual bundling requirements with cargo organizations. Additionally, USDA and various state trade organizations may have authority to provide clear bundling data.
Damage due to poor environmental control during maintenance and transit is one of the main sources of discarded produce and low buyer and buyer fulfillment. Each new leafy food container has its own requirements for temperature, humidity and atmospheric gas production.
The production compartment should be tolerant - helping to maintain an ideal climate for the longest realistic use time. It can incorporate unusual materials to reduce dehydration from production, conservation partners.