OFD TABLE GRAPE PACKING PROTOCOL

PACKAGING SPECIFICATION - PUNNETS

THE LINER MUST BE A HDPE , translucent, micro-perforated with 1 or 2mm holes at 0.6% Ventilation. With a rilleted tear away line with instructions: “PULL AND TEAR AWAY TO DISPLAY”.

MAM SHEETS are placed ON TOP of the grape boxes. Once the grapes are packaged the sheets act as an absorbent membrane for any liquids or gases and prevents mould on the grapes during transport. Sachet pads must be removed before sale , so they will incur a cost of removal.

PLASTIC IMPREGNATED SULPHUR PAD or liner only, no paper pads. With instructions:

“ATTENTION ALL STORE STAFF REMOVE AND DISCARD BEFORE DISPLAY” Top pad should cover the whole surface bottom pad (1-3g) for storage or long transit. Sulphur dioxide UK MRL is 10mg/kg

SEE rPET PUNNETS

BASE PROTECTION Bubble pads or corrugated card. Advisory for all white varieties.

SACHET TYPE PADS are NOT ACCEPTABLE .

Source: Azapak

These are those with loose active ingredi ent inside sachets either plastic or paper. This is due to foreign material and allergen contamination risk when damaged. Satchet pads must be removed before sale, so they will incur a cost of removal.

ORIGIN FRUIT DIRECT Table Grape Packing Protocol | 2023 / 2024

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