Mango packing processing quality control solution for packers and processors of fresh produce: Complete mango packing business management of traceability, packing, sales, shipping, invoices, export.
-Normally, from plantation field to wholesale market, there are different kinds of package materials such as tissues, plastic colour, plastic, newspaper to pack mango then put all mangoes into bamboo basket or wooden box ( estimated 400 x 500 x 900 mm).
-Appropriate carton and wood packaging materials with issuance of phytosanitary certificate is used for exported plant and plant products.
-Tin / Can packing for Puree mango (430g or 3.1 kg)
-Plastic vacuum packing for dried mango (300-500g)
-Glass bottle for mango jam (250g)
-Plastic vacuum packing for mango leather (300-500g)
-Myanmar National Standard follow ASEAN standard for packaging.
-ASEAN standard is compliance with the Recommended International Code of Practice for Packaging and Transport of Tropical Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CAC/RCP 44-1995, Amd. 1-2004).
-Long distance transportation through tropical and frigid climates requires rugged well-designed equipment to withstand the transit environment and protect the produce. Desirable features in refrigerated trailers up to 14.6 m (48 ft) long and van containers up to 12 m (40 ft) long include for example:
- 42,000 kJ/h (40,000 BTU/h) refrigeration capacity at 38 C (100 F) ambient, 2 C (36 F) return air temperature
-cleanliness--the load compartment should be regularly cleaned for example by steam cleaning;
- damage to walls, floors, doors, ceilings should be in good condition;
- temperature control--refrigerated units should be recently calibrated and supply continuous air circulation for uniform produce temperatures.
-Loads should be secured with one or more of the following materials to prevent the effects of vibrations and impact damage in transport and handling:
- aluminum or wood load locks;
- paperboard or fibre board honeycomb fillers;
- wood blocking and nailing strips;
- inflatable kraft paper air bags;
- cargo nets and straps;
- wood load gates constructed of 25 mm x 100 mm (1 x 4 in) material.
-Packaging must withstand:
- rough handling during loading and unloading;
- compression from the overhead weight of other containers;
- impact and vibration during transportation;
- high humidity during pre cooling, transit, and storage.
Packaging: It is the material that contains or stores a product and serves to protect the merchandise and distinguish it
of other articles. Packaging: They are all materials, methods and procedures and they are used to
condition, present, manipulate, store, conserve and transport a merchandise.
The material used for the packaging must be new, clean and of a quality that prevents damage to the product. The use of materials, in particular paper or
stamps, which carry the commercial specifications, as long as they are printed or labeled with non-toxic ink or adhesives.
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USA:
The Food and Drug Administration of the United States (FDA) regulates the packaging and labeling of foods. The purpose of these
regulations is to improve the safety of food distributed in the United States and keep consumers informed about the foods that
consume The FDA classifies any container that comes into direct contact with food as a "food contact substance."
It is the responsibility of the Office of Safety of Food Additives and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) to guarantee the
Safety of these substances in contact with food. This means that packaging materials such as plastics, coatings, papers, dyes
of food and adhesives should be regulated and considered safe for use.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that antimicrobial technology be integrated into plastic and used textiles in
Food packaging to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, fungi, discoloration and odor. The FDA guidelines also require that the labeling of the
Container includes nutrition guidelines, expiration or "best if used by" dates, handling and preparation instructions, and contact information for the
It is the responsibility of the Office of Safety of Food Additives and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) to guarantee the
Safety of these substances in contact with food. This means that packaging materials such as plastics, coatings, papers, dyes
of food and adhesives should be regulated and considered safe for use.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that antimicrobial technology be integrated into plastic and used textiles in
Food packaging to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, fungi, discoloration and odor. The FDA guidelines also require that the labeling of the
Container includes nutrition guidelines, expiration or "best if used by" dates, handling and preparation instructions, and contact information for the
packaging company. The labeling of allergens has also been a requirement since 2006.
The Allergen Food Labeling and Consumers Act does not only require disclosure if the product contains potential allergens such as milk, fish,
Eggs, seafood, peanuts, wheat or soybeans, but a notification if the product was made or packaged in a facility using any of the allergens
mentioned above.
The exporters will be responsible for the packaging to be exported comply with the regulations established for the case by the
National Phytosanitary Protection Organizations of the countries of destination.
When wooden packaging is used for export in Peru, they must have a seal certifying that they have received thermal treatment against
pests This seal is granted by SENASA based on compliance with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures -NIMF 15 "Guidelines for
regulate the wooden packaging used in international trade ". Suppliers for wood treatment must be authorized by the
SENASA
ISPM 15 understands as wooden packaging: pallets, stowage, cages, blocks, barrels, crates, loading tables, pallet collars and
chocks
More information:
USA: Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
List of companies authorized to carry out heat treatment and marking of wooden packages for export
Always verify update of: REGISTERED AND AUTHORIZED TREATMENT PLANTS
Regulation of wooden packaging used in international trade
To export the mangoes, Thai farmers usually sell and deliver mangoes to the packing companies to process below :-
- Washed with purified water (6 hours per 2,000 Kgs mangoes).
- Weighting and sizing.
- Washed with Clorine solution to kill germs.
- Put the labels on the mangoes.
- Physical inspection for quality control purposes.
- Sorting and laying the mangoes into the bins to prepare for the steaming (2 hours per 2,000 mangoes).
- Put in the mangoes into the steaming cabinet at 47C for 20 minutes.
- Cooling with pressurized air for 30 minutes.
- Wrapped the mangoes with cushion sheets.
- Put the mangoes in the coldstorage at 13-15 C.
- Transport the mangoes to the airport.
- According to the new process, after being classified, mangoes will be washed in latex treatment tank. Then put into modern lines including mango washing stages with hot water, physicochemical treatment, followed by drying and finally labeling, packaging. The whole line is machined, saving labor and significantly reducing the loss of agricultural products.
- With this process, mango latex is thoroughly treated and no longer sticks to skin causing skin burns or stalks. Therefore, sand Cat Chu mango can be preserved for 25-30 days, Taiwan mango (or mango green skin) can be preserved for 40 days.
- Packing Hoa Loc mango: Inner packing: each piece with plastic film + mesh bag +color ribbon or +bar code label Outer packing: open top/semi-open/close carton, or with pallet, net weight 10kg,11kg, 12kg, 14kg,15kg,18kg.
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- Frozen mango: packing 500g/pack and 1kg/pack. Pack into PE / PA 2 or 3 left bags / vacuum bags, pack 5kgs and 10kgs / carton.
- Dried mango: pack into PA bag 200gram / bag and pack PE / PP 1KG-2KG-50KG /bag
Mexico
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-The contents of each box must be uniform and contain only mangoes of the same origin, category, size, and variety.
-The mangoes must be uniform with respect to their maturation, coloration, and size.
-Be clean, dry, without damage and in case of cardboard boxes should be new.
-Do not impart strange odors or flavors to mango.
- Be totally free of visible signs of fungal growth.
-Libres of arthropod infestation.
- Be of a cardboard gauge of per cm2 to avoid being able to dent or break and ensure that the handle will not come off; and that there is no risk that they could be damaged during normal handling, storage, and transportation conditions.
-They must have ventilation, at least 11% of the total surface area of the container
-The most common boxes for handles are cardboard or plastic boxes. The capacities of the boxes vary according to their destination, for example :
-United States of North America uses boxes of 9 and 10 pounds of weight (4 and 4.5Kg.),
-For Europe and Canada, it is used of 9 pounds (4 Kg.),
-Japan 12 pounds (5.4kg) and for national are used according to the needs of the client (9, 10, 12 and 35 pounds)
Note: You can also use other types of capabilities according to the buyer's demands, as long as the packer
present in writing.
-These or any other type of packaging used must comply with the following packing requirements.
When packing:
- The handles should be packed in such a way that the entire product is properly protected.
- Only mangoes of the same variety should be placed in the same container.
-The material used for packaging must be new, clean and be of a -The use of materials, in particular, plastic, paper or stamps, is permitted, that carry the commercial specifications, as long as they are elaborated, printed or labeled with materials, inks or non-toxic glues.
- The boxes used in the packing of the mangoes must be free of strange materials and odors and must meet the characteristics of quality, hygiene, ventilation, and resistance required for ensuring proper management and distribution while retaining original properties quality such as to avoid external or internal damage to the product.
-For frozen mangoes & puree, they are packed into freezer bags made of polythene and they are stored & transported at -18 to -20 ºC. Each bags must no weigh more than 4 kg.
Australia
- Mangoes are packed in 5kg or 7kg cardboard trays with 12-18 mangoes inside each tray.
- Openings in cartons need to be covered with netting of holes less than 1.6mm.
- If Mangoes are on pallets or stacked, polythene shrink wrap and a top and bottom cardboard sheet should be used to cover any openings.
South Africa
Form & Cut > Concentrate
-The products should be hot-filled into clean, sterilised bottles.
>One suggestion is to use a stainless steel bucket, drilled to accept a small outlet tap.
-The output can be doubled quite simply by fitting a second tap on the other side of the bucket.
-After the hot filling procedure is completed, the bottles are capped and laid on their sides to cool prior to labelling.
Processed Style > Dried
-After drying, the fruit must be cooled first and then packaged in clen moisture-vapor-resistant containers such as glass jars, metal cans or freezer containers.
-Fruit that has been sulfured or sulfited should not touch metal.
Processed Style > Fresh
-Pack House Procedure
>The mangoes are washed, treated, waxed, sorted, graded, wrapped and labelled.
>The mangoes are also pre-cooled at the pack house.
>The mangoes are then packed into cartons then stacked on pallets and inspected for fitness.
-Carton Panel Requirements
>The business panel of any cartoon should comply with all the regulations and requirements of its target market:
> Producers are meant to present their designs to the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) before they order their cartoons from any manufacturer.
>The general requirements include: Class 1 or 2, Fruit type, Carton depth, Country of Origin, Complete address of exporter/producer, Name of variety, Content of carton, PUC or PHC code:Registered producer or Pack Code with DAFF, Date Code and Food and safety accreditation number.
-Container Packing
>There must be uniformity within the same container, with regards to quality, cultivar and size.
>Class 1 mangoes within in the same container must be uniform in colour.
>Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
>In the event that there occurs more than one layer of mangoes in any container the fruit in the top layer shall be representative of the entire contents of the container.
>The mangoes must be sized by diameter or weight:
>If the mangoes are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Egypt
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- 4.5 kg net cartons pack are used.
-Boxes containing 8-20 fruits, depending on size. Fruit are culled by hand, removing diseased and off-grade fruit. In countries where fruit flies are endemic, fruit are dipped in hot water for fruit fly and anthracnose control
- Rigid containers such as plastic crates are highly recommended for fresh mangoes since they provide adequate protection against compression damage. They have smooth inside finish and can be easily cleaned.
- Cartons or fiberboard boxes should be equipped with a vertical divider in the middle and with ventilation holes at the sides to prevent heat buildup inside the carton. The physical strength of fiberboards decreases as they absorb moisture with time. Recycled cartons should NOT be over packed and over stacked as this results in compression damage and the incidence of premature ripening.
Shady Abdullah Mohamed
India
-For export
-Each individual fruit of mango is enclosed in a clean, white, soft, expandable and netted type polystyrene sleeve before packing in a box
-The mangoes must be packed in insect-proof boxes. If ventilated boxes are used, all the ventilator openings of the box are covered with insect-proof screen and all the sides of box sealed with adhesive tape to prevent any entry of pests
The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is also allowed, provided the printing or labeling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue
-For domestic distribution
-Mangoes are packed in wooden boxes
-Alphonso and Kesar varieties are packed in CFB boxes as preference
References:
http://agriexchange.apeda.gov.in/Market%20Profile/one/Mango.aspx
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Philippines
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Mangoes are easily bruised or crushed and once damaged, the rate of deterioration is increased and the self life is shortened.
- Bamboo basket (kaing) - should be lined with newspaper and protected with wooden planks during transport to provide protection against compression damage. It varies in sizes from big ones weighing 50 kg to small sizes weighing 35 kg. Bruising and other fruit injuries are common in fruits placed in kaings.
- Plastic crates, wooden crates and fiber cartons are packing containers for export market. These are durable, long lasting and provide maximum protection for the fruits. However, these are also expensive compared to bamboo baskets.
- Export market are usually packed according to the specific requirements of importing countries. Generally, mango fruits are either placed in cell type boxes or wrapped singly at 4 to 10 kg capacities per packaging. Fruits may also require
specific treatment as needed such as hot water treatment (HWT) and vapor heat treatment (VHT).
- Marking or Labeling - each container shall have a legible characters grouped on the same side, stamped in indelible ink with the following information:
o Name of the produce, the variety or commercial type;
o Class and size of number of pieces;
o Net weight (in kilograms);
o Name of producer and exporter; and
o The words “Product of the Philippines”.
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Research develops biodegradable packaging for mango exports
Bruna Machado - Cellulose nanocristals provide higher resistance to the fully degradable packaging
Cellulose nanocristals provide higher resistance to the fully degradable packaging
The technology uses coconut fiber, a residue from the fruit processing, which adds value to the chain and improves sustainability.
The packaging is aimed at minimally processed fruits: cut, rindless and pitted mangoes.
The polymer mix it is made of decomposes in less than six months after it is thrown away.
The solution could be applied to other fruits.
The work is one of the results of GestFrut, a project by Embrapa to support fruit farming in the state of Bahia.
Scientists await partnerships with the production sector to bring the new product to the market.
A new type of biodegradable packaging for mango exports is among the technological solutions generated by the GestFrut project, which is coordinated by Embrapa Cassava and Fruits. Designed for freshly cut (minimally processed: rindless and pitless) mangoes, the new packaging is more sustainable and adds value by using domestic raw materials. It was developed in the National Service of Industrial Training's Integrated Campus of Manufacturing and Technology (Senai-Cimatec), one of Embrapa's partners in GestFrut. The authors look for partners in the production sector to conclude the development of the solution and take it to the market.
The product is composed of cellulose nanocristals that provide higher resistance to the packaging. The researchers used a mix of two polymers, which is called a polymer blend. The substance is fully biodegradable and its formula includes cassava starch and coconut fiber, typical Brazilian products.
According to the Senai researcher and project leader Bruna Machado, the differential of the packaging lies precisely in its composition. “We use cellulose nanocristals from a source that we call residue or waste, coconut fiber, which is underexploited. Moreover, it is a low-cost raw material that is abundantly found in the [Brazilian] Northeast. And another one of our sources that is of equally cheap and easy access is cassava, which adds regional value to the product”, she stresses.
The researcher reports that the process of developing the packaging also considered other issues for the current market, such as consumer demand for a practical and healthy diet and the optimization of the product for exports. “Bahia is a large mango producer, especially the São Francisco river valley and the southwest of the state, in the towns of Dom Basílio and Livramento de Nossa Senhora. The minimally processed fruits have great appeal for exports,” the scientist remarks.
She says that containers full of mangoes are taken abroad and, once they get there, their rinds and pits are removed and the fruit is cut for immediate consumption. “Then why not do this in Brazil and export it already prepared? And why not in a biodegradable packaging? These were several problems that we wanted to solve”, Machado recalls.
She underscores that the technology complied with the determinations of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) or biodegradable products, which stipulate the decomposition of organic waste in up to six months.
The goal is to extend this solution to other fruits. “As it is an innovation project, we made some adjustments in the technological routes that had been initially established, and we had the fundamental support of the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) Pharmacy College to develop the packaging through an extrusion process at a smaller scale”, she adds. Now the team has obtained a functional prototype at an industrial scale, but it is necessary to expand scalability and to make improvements to the formulas so that it can reach the market.
For the GestFrut coordinator and Embrapa researcher Domingo Haroldo Reinhardt, the packaging is an interesting technological asset. “It meets the current demands for environmentally sound products, as it is biodegradable, uses residue, and contributes to the convenient consumption of ready-to-eat fruit, reducing waste. With such advantages, it has good prospects of economic viability, and can attract partners from the private sector to conclude the process of innovation”, he states.
Each stage, from loading to packaging, is performed with surgical accuracy and efficiency. This allows consistency in the marketing of homogenous crates and improving pricing levels and profitability.
Mango packing processing quality control solution for packers and processors of fresh produce: Complete mango packing business management of traceability, packing, sales, shipping, invoices, export.
A further 35 brands, three producers, and two innovators have today (9 February) committed to the Pack4Good initiative which works with brands and innovators to address what Canopy calls the growing forest footprint of paper packaging.
Canopy launched Pack4Good in October 2019 in a bid to curb the world’s “voracious appetite” for packaging and to ensure that shipping boxes, wrappers, disposable cups, and other forest-based packaging originate from recycled inputs and Next Generation alternatives rather than the world’s ancient and endangered forests. Today, the initiative has 317 partners, all working together to speed Next Generation Solutions to market.
“The companies joining Pack4Good are demonstrating the type of ‘out-of-the-box’ leadership we need to see across the board — innovative thinking to transform unsustainable paper packaging supply chains, scale-up solutions, and save forests,” says Tamara Stark, Canopy campaigns director. “I’m excited to see progressive business leaders taking action to move these groundbreaking solutions from the margins to the mainstream.”
Pack4Good partners included in today’s (9 February) announcement are committed to ensuring that, by the end of 2022, all their packaging is: free of ancient and endangered dorests; designed to reduce material use; maximising recycled and alternative next generation fibres (such as agricultural residues); and using FSC-certified wood when virgin forest fibre continues to be used.
“The importance of keeping forests intact is critical to help regenerate ecosystems and promote biodiversity. Mango is committed to be a part of this mission and we are happy to join Canopy to work towards this common goal. Consequently, Mango is working to ensure that our packaging and the origin of the fibers of our products don’t come from vital forest ecosystems,” says Beatriz Bayo, head of CSR at Mango.
Just Style spoke to Nicole Rycroft, founder and executive director of environmental non-profit Canopy, last summer after she was named one of the recipients of the 2021 US$3m Climate Breakthrough Award. She explained what the accolade means, and how she plans to use it to help accelerate apparel supply chains away from ancient and endangered forests.
Meanwhile, Beatriz Bayo also recently spoke to Just Style about Mango’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy and how the company is focusing on evolving a more circular business model.
Mango packing processing quality control solution for packers and processors of fresh produce: Complete mango packing business management of traceability, packing, sales, shipping, invoices, export.
Each individual fruit of mango will be enclosed in a clean, white, soft, expandable and netted type polystyrene sleeve to prevent bruising before packing in a box.
The mangoes must be packed in insect-proof boxes. If ventilated boxes are used, all the ventilator openings of the box should be covered with insect-proof screen and all the sides of box should be sealed with adhesive tape to prevent any entry of pests.
The materials used inside the package must be new, clean, and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce.
The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labeling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.
Mangoes shall be packed in each container in compliance with the Recommended International Code of Practice for Packaging and Transport of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CAC/RCP 44-1995, Amd. 1-2004).
The package boxes dimensions of 390X260X115 mm (for Banganpalli), 320X230X90
Specification details of Corrugated Fibre Board boxes are given in the following table. Specification details for Corrugated Fibre Board (CFB) Boxes for packing
Mangoes for exports.