Cucumber Fresh Produce Inventory Traceability Software:

Cucumber   Fresh Produce Inventory Traceability Software for accurate order filling & production

View Fresh Produce Inventory Traceability Software Specifications.

Cucumbers, botanically berry fruit, belong to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) and have juicy, fibrous flesh. Due to its subtropical origins, the cucumber’s heat requirements are high and it is therefore cultivated predominantly as a greenhouse product.

There are two principal varieties, distinguished by their manner of cultivation:

slicing cucumbers, snake cucumbers: these are cultivated in greenhouses and polytunnels and are therefore largely unaffected by external weather conditions, making them suitable for cultivation virtually anywhere in the world. They are approx. 40 cm long, reach a diameter of 10 cm and are smooth-skinned.
pickling cucumbers: these are outdoor-grown and therefore have particular climatic requirements. They are sometimes only a few cm long, but may grow as long as 20 cm, and are thick and rough-skinned.


When unripe, cucumbers are green-colored. As they ripen, they turn yellowish-white or yellowish-brown. Modern cucumbers are basically free from bitter substances. However, the bitter substance elaterin may sometimes form in pickling cucumbers in particular, where it may be present in particularly large quantities at the stem-end. 

Cucumber Fresh Produce Inventory Traceability Software manages food safety

Extending the shelf-life of fresh produce through innovative packaging is one measure that can help towards reducing food waste. For example, a cucumber wrapped in packaging stays fresh for up to 14 days, while an unwrapped cucumber stays fresh for about 5 days.

Cucumber packaging
According to the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, about one-third of all food produced on the planet is lost and not consumed by humans. The fresh fruits and vegetables category accounts for 44% of total global food losses. Furthermore, FAO reported that around half (45-55%) of all fruits and vegetables produced worldwide is lost or wasted along the supply chain. In medium- and high-income countries, most food waste happens at the retail and consumption stages of the supply chain.

Cucumbers have a reputation for freshness. They brighten the flavour of everything from salads to summer cocktails. However, cucumbers are highly perishable and suffer from moisture loss, shriveling, yellowing, peel damage, and decay. Discover with our infographic how specialized Amcor packaging can help to reduce food waste of fresh produce this cucumber season.