MAP modified atmosphere packaging machine for fresh grapes | Fresh vegetables and fruits

Retailing MAP packages

For fresh fruits like grapes, it is always a big challenge on prolonging their shelf life in the retailing process without additives. Proper use of MAP modified atmosphere packaging can keep fresh fruits products’ original color, flavor, and taste, no doubt MAP is one of the best solutions for the issues, but please keep in mind that there are so many different fruit products that the composition of the mixed gas in MAP packages are very different, tests must be taken very carefully to determine the right gas mixing ratio before massive packaging production is launched.

MAP modified atmosphere packaging is a cutting-edge packaging technology specially designed for fresh food products, including fresh meat, seafood, vegetables and fruits, pasta, cheese and dairy products.

According to the customer’s request, we have manufactured this vertical type MAP modified atmosphere packaging machine KBT450/1S, and now testing it before delivery.

How to pack fresh grapes in MAP modified atmosphere packaging

In the retailing process, the packaging is the key to make sure fresh grapes/fruits attract more consumers. We certainly want the grapes to keep their original fresh color, flavor, and tastes, so the following steps shall be followed carefully.

Choose high-quality fresh grapes. Select the fruits that are well mature and with perfect appearance, no break, no rot point. You don’t want consumers to buy a box of grapes with 1 rotted that would completely destroy your brand’s reputation.

Purchase MAP trays and sealing lids. For details, please visit our post: Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Choose and purchase MAP modified atmosphere packaging machines. You will find several types of MAP machines that have different working procedures and capacities. Choose the one that fits your requirements.

Prepare gas sources. For fresh fruit MAP packaging, usually, 3 types of gases are needed: Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen. Be sure to choose gas sources with the best purity.

Gas mixer. To have a certain mix ratio of the gases, and be able to change the ratio any time, a gas mixer is required.

Compressed air. Compressed air is required for the MAP machine to work properly. If it’s not available in your factory, an air compressor and related devices will be needed.

Correctly install the MAP machine, connect with compressed air, gas sources, gas mixer, you are ready to go.

During the MAP modified atmosphere packaging process, be sure to check the MAP quality often with a gas analyzer. Once the gas mix ratio in any package shows the wrong result, you should check the gas mixer setup, the MAP machine, or the gas sources.