Fruit / Vegetable Packaging
Protective expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables — providing superior cushioning, temperature stabilisation, and moisture management that extends shelf-life and reduces post-harvest losses.
Engineered for the job it protects.
Insutech's EPS Fruit and Vegetable Packaging is designed to protect fresh produce throughout the post-harvest supply chain — from farm-gate packing through cold storage, distribution, and retail display. Manufactured from food-grade expanded polystyrene, our packaging solutions provide the cushioning, temperature stabilisation, and moisture management critical to maintaining produce quality, appearance, and shelf-life.
Post-harvest losses represent a major cost and sustainability challenge across the fresh produce industry. EPS packaging dramatically reduces bruising, compression damage, and temperature excursions that accelerate produce deterioration — delivering measurable reductions in waste and improvements in export quality standards.
- Superior cushioning prevents bruising and compression damage during handling and transport
- Thermal insulation stabilises produce temperatures and slows ripening during distribution
- Food-grade EPS safe for direct contact with fresh fruits and vegetables
- Closed-cell structure prevents moisture absorption that can promote mould growth
- Lightweight reduces total pallet weight and freight costs in long-distance distribution
- Vented designs available to maintain airflow and atmospheric cooling around produce
- Custom trays, corner pieces, and box liners available for diverse produce types
- Compatible with standard export carton and pallet configurations
Bruising and Damage Reduction
EPS foam's shock-absorbing properties cushion fresh produce against the impacts, vibrations, and compressive forces of post-harvest handling — significantly reducing bruising rates and the associated quality downgrades and losses.
Temperature Stabilisation
EPS insulation slows temperature fluctuations during ambient-to-cold transitions, protecting produce from thermal shock and maintaining consistent cool temperatures during the distribution process.
Extended Shelf-Life
By reducing physical damage and moderating temperature excursions, EPS packaging directly extends produce shelf-life — reducing post-harvest waste and improving the quality presentation of produce at retail.
Food-Grade Safety
Insutech EPS fruit and vegetable packaging is manufactured using food-grade materials, safe for direct contact with fresh produce and compliant with food safety regulations in export destination markets.
Moisture Management
The non-absorbent closed-cell EPS surface prevents moisture accumulation within packaging — reducing the mould growth and bacterial development that can accelerate produce deterioration in humid cold chain conditions.
Lightweight Export Compliance
EPS packaging's low weight contributes to reduced total pallet weights, important for air freight cost management and compliance with airline and shipping line weight limits on fresh produce export consignments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Standard Value / Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) | Food-grade, virgin EPS bead |
| Density | 12 – 25 kg/m³ (customizable) | Optimised per produce type and weight |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +25°C | Full fresh produce cold chain range |
| Water Absorption | < 1% by volume | Closed-cell structure resists moisture |
| Compressive Strength | 70 – 200 kPa | Prevents crush damage under stack load |
| Standard Box Sizes | Custom — all sizes available | Tailored to produce grade and export standards |
| Vent Options | Available | Ventilation holes for atmospheric cooling |
| Colour | White (standard) | Custom colours for brand differentiation |
| MOQ | On request | Contact us for volume pricing |
*Insutech reserves the right to modify product specifications, descriptions, and technical information at any time without prior notice.
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All of Insutech's EPS foam packaging — including Fruit and Vegetable Packaging — can be fully customized to fit any product, size, or application. We manufacture EPS in all densities and dimensions you might require.
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