Modified Atmosphere Packaging – MAP

What is Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)? Modified Atmosphere Packaging – A fresh approach to food packaging Modified Atmosphere Packaging is also known as gas flushing, protective atmosphere packaging or reduced oxygen packaging. (note: PrimePro® is...

How PrimePro Works

PrimePro Removes Ethylene Gas PrimePro® is a polyethylene plastic film containing a proprietary additive. This additive is specially designed to remove ethylene from the air around fresh produce. As ethylene is removed, the process of ripening and decay can be slowed,...

About PrimePro

A Fresh Approach to Produce Life ExtensionPrimePro® is a packaging technology designed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. It extends shelf life by removing ethylene gas, a powerful plant hormone that triggers the process of ripening and...

PrimePro Products

PrimePro® Pallet Covers Protect an entire pallet of produce Quick to apply, just cool pallet and apply cover Cost-effective alternative to gas-flushed pallet covers Ideal For: Blueberries, Peaches, plums, nectarines, strawberries & pomegranates PrimePro® Retail...

PrimePro® now used for irradiation process on food from Peru

Chantler Packaging Inc., a leader in engineered food packaging solutions, is announcing that for the first time, PrimePro® Shelf Life Extension packaging is being used for food going through irradiation, from Peru. The Canadian packaging firm developed the new format...
Cherries – PrimePro Case Study

Cherries – PrimePro Case Study

Test Date: 31 March 2010 Tested materials: San Jorge FF604, San Jorge Crystal®, Sunvac®, Xtend®, PrimePro® modified atmosphere bags Tested produce: Sweetheart cherries Company: Rio Blanco Testing Method: Fruit was packed in cartons lined with 5 different types of...
Celery – PrimePro Case Study

Celery – PrimePro Case Study

Tested materials: PrimePro®, regular plastic Tested produce: Celery Company: Surinver Testing Method: 60 bunches of celery were harvested and divided into a PrimePro® group and a control group. Each group consisted of 5 boxes with each box containing 6 bunches of...
Strawberries – PrimePro Case Study

Strawberries – PrimePro Case Study

Test Date: 15th of February, 2010 Tested materials: Tectrol®, CO2 West®, Peakfresh®, and PrimePro® pallet covers Tested produce: Strawberries Company: Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis Horticultural Sciences Department, University of...