Innovative packaging tackles climate stress in grapes and pomegranates

Ser Pak, a specialist in post-harvest protection, is bringing its Prolong® MAP packaging solutions to Fruit Attraction 2025, addressing the increasing risks climate change poses to sensitive crops such as grapes and pomegranates. Heatwaves and shifting weather patterns are intensifying post-harvest challenges: grapes face smaller berries, stem drying, and quality decline, while pomegranates suffer from water loss, wrinkling, and fungal infections during storage and transport.

The Prolong® range regulates oxygen and carbon dioxide levels inside packaging, slowing fruit respiration and preserving quality. For grapes, Prolong® helps maintain firmness and colour during transit. For pomegranates, trials show the technology can keep fruit fresh for up to 90 days, reducing dehydration, weight loss, and blemishes. This stability is crucial for long-distance shipping and ensures consistent supply in global markets.

Beyond protecting freshness, Prolong® supports exporters by reducing food waste, stabilising cold chain logistics, and minimising financial risks linked to climate unpredictability. Ongoing tests in countries such as Turkey, the United States, Spain, and Italy confirm Prolong®’s effectiveness in safeguarding both product quality and commercial value.

Visitors can meet Ser Pak at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Hall 14, Stand C05-4 to discover these innovations first-hand.

Schedule an appointment to secure your meeting with the team.