The bananas were from the identical source, packed at the same colour stage, stored at 20 degrees Celsius at 50-60 R.H. under 1000 LUX Lighting. The images are time elapsed, sequential photographic images taken during monitoring of a shelf life trial. The timer on the left side shows the sequential photos taken every 20 mins over an 8 day cycle. The timer on the right shows the number of days.
Banana Trial Demonstration
Bananas can be packed in these bags at source, plantation pre-ripening and after ripening. This is just one of a selection of ongoing projects aimed directly at improving Shelf Life Extension, Flavour Retention and Wastage Reduction by the Smart Degradable Americas research team.
Modified Interactive Packaging (MIP)
Increases in-store shelf-life and home-life
Allows use of less expensive transports, like surface shipping versus air freight
Reduces CO2 emissions by using ocean freight versus air freight
Reduces packaging materials with less waste going to the landfill
Extends seasons and balances seasonal peaks
Does not require chemical treatment, reduces preservative treatments required in other packaging methods
Prevents dehydration and subsequent weight loss, requiring less overages
Minimizes condensation, inhibiting the development of micro-organisms which cause decay
Allows fruit to ripen "on the vine" longer before harvesting capturing natural flavor and retaining nutrients
Retains nutritional value of produce
FRESH `Nī SMART PACKAGING
STANDARD PACKAGING
NATURALLY ACTIVATED EARTH CONCENTRATE PARTICLES CREATE MINUTE STRESS FRACTURES BIG ENOUGH FOR OXYGEN, GASEOUS WATER VAPOUR AND CARBON DIOXIDE MOVEMENT. THIS UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS PRODUCE TO CREATE ITS OWN DESIRED ATMOSPHERE REDUCING RESPIRATION RATES, ALLOWING THE PRODUCE TO "GO TO SLEEP".
MIP HAS A REDUCED RATE OF SHELF LIFE DETERIORATION
COMPARED TO MAP AND STANDARD PACKAGING. THIS IS DUE TO THE BIOFEEDBACK MECHANISM ALLOWING THE PRODUCT TO CREATE ITS OWN DESIRED ATMOSPHERE PLACING IT INTO A RELAXED STATE OF DORMANCY.
PERFORMANCE WITH STANDARD PROTOCOLS
PROTOCOLS ARE EASILY BROKEN WITH MAP AND STANDARD PACKAGING METHODS, RESULTING IN RAPID DETERIORATION OF PRODUCT SHELF LIFE.
WHEN PROTOCOLS ARE BROKEN AND PUT BACK IN PLACE WITH MIP TECHNOLOGY, THE PRODUCT "WAKES UP", RE-SETS ITS OWN ATMOSPHERE AND THEN GOES BACK "TO SLEEP". EACH TIME A PROTOCOL IS BROKEN, THE MIP RE-SETTING CYCLE REPEATS ENSURING MAXIMUM SHELF LIFE PERFORMANCE.
PERFORMANCE WITH BROKEN PROTOCOL - TEMP
MIP: HOW IT WORKS
Produce will adjust respiration rates in response to biofeedback mechanisms. It will naturally adjust this self-regulated environment to meet its individual needs.
Slows down respiration > Slows down metabolism > Produce in suspended animation
Antimicrobial Properties
Of particular importance is the inclusion of a natural food approved antioxidant preservative that provides protection against microbiological spoilage and reduces the risk of pathogen contamination. The preservative assists with the dissipation, absorption and vaporzation of moisture, protecting the contents and internal surroundings from early mycotoxin fungi formation, premature deterioration and microbial instability.
WHAT FORM CAN FRESH `Nī SMART TECHNOLOGY TAKE?
It can be a retail bag - the Fresh `nī Smart Bag or Fresh `nī Smart Duo Bag
It can be a carton liner - the Fresh `nī Smart Liner
It can be a rigid container - the Fresh `nī Smart Punnet
It can be a pallet cover - the Fresh `nī Smart Pallet Cover
It can be a sachet - the Fresh `nī Smart Sachet
What can Fresh `nī Smart Technology be for you?
Smart Degradable is a world leader in responsible packaging solutions with offices in Canada, the USA, Chile and the UK
PERFORMANCE WITH BROKEN PROTOCOL - TEMP
