Olympic GRAPE Packing Guide

STACKING

PALLETS It is essential to confirm the pallet types with Olympic Fruit to ensure they meet the required specifications. Standard size is 1200mm x 1000mm x 160mm (L x W x H). As per Commission Directive 2004/102/EC, effective from 1st March 2005, all wood packaging material with a thickness greater than 6mm and originating from non-EU countries must undergo treatment to prevent the spread of pests. The acceptable treatments include heat treatment (HT), where the core temperature of the wood is raised to 56°C for at least 30 minutes, or methyl bromide fumigation (MB). Every pallet must bear an IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) stamp, which includes the two-letter country code indicating the wood’s origin, the producer code, and the approved treatment type (HT or MB).

IPPC SYMBOL

ES - 12 - XXXX HT DB 1 2 3

1 Country code 2 Code of the producer or company carrying out treatments (region and license) 3 TYPE OF TREATMENT HT = Heat Treatment MB = Methyl Bromide DB = Debarked

PALLETBASE CONFIGURATION It is crucial to ensure the cartons are securely positioned on the palletbase. Improper placement can compromise the stability and strength of the entire pallet, potentially causing damage during handling and transport. 5KG 4.5KG CARTONS PER LAYER 5 10 NUMBER OF LAYERS 23 18 PALLET QUANTITY 115 180

1000 mm

1000 mm

1200 mm

5kg Carton - BO5P

4.5kg Carton - B04I

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