Product type · Orchard and post-harvest export equipment
Controlled atmosphere and modified-atmosphere packaging
What is a controlled atmosphere and modified-atmosphere packaging?
Controlled atmosphere actively manages oxygen and carbon dioxide in storage or containers, while modified-atmosphere packaging uses film permeability. Both extend shelf life for cherries, berries and avocados, but wrong gas levels injure fruit, so settings must match cultivar, temperature and transit time.
Premium collection: Controlled or modified atmosphere to extend shelf life for long sea freight. Criteria met: Export-grade quality, Documented test basis.
Documented specification examples
Examples from commercial datasheets and independent sources reviewed by SeedMatch on 26 October 2026 (source records held on file). They are not universal ranges, guarantees or offers; confirm every value in the supplier's quotation.
| Sweet cherry atmosphere (reference) | 3–10% O₂ with 10–15% CO₂; store at about −0.5 °C, 90–95% RH |
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| Blueberry atmosphere (reference) | 5–10% O₂ with 15–20% CO₂; about 0 °C, 90–95% RH |
| Avocado transport (carrier guidance) | about 5–8 °C, 4–5% O₂, 6% CO₂ for voyages over 15 days |
Typical applications: Sea-freight cherries, blueberries and avocados.
Indicative price: not published — no current, comparable sourced price was found. Prices come only from reviewed quotations.
Evidenced sourcing countries: Not established in this research round (not a market ranking).
Advantages
- Extends shelf life for long voyages
- Enables sea freight instead of air
- Slows ripening
Limitations and risks
- Wrong gas levels injure fruit or flavour
- Film and seal quality critical
- Needs reliable temperature control
Maintenance
- Check gas sensors and seals
- Run transit trials
- Log temperature and gas
Sustainability and compliance
Sea freight with CA can cut emissions compared with air freight.
Packaging must meet food-contact rules in the destination.
Questions to ask in your RFQ
- What gas settings were trialled for your cultivar and voyage?
- What film permeability is specified?
- How are temperature and gas logged?
Components it depends on and projects that use it
Used in project kits: Export sweet cherry orchard, Export blueberries in substrate
Compare with related types
| Type | Maturity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled atmosphere and modified-atmosphere packaging | Mature | Sea-freight cherries, blueberries and avocados. |
| Air-blast and tower orchard sprayers | Mature | Cherries, apples, pears, citrus, avocados. |
| Rain covers, hail nets and orchard netting | Mature | Sweet cherries, blueberries, table grapes, apples. |
| Frost-protection wind machines | Mature | Cherries, apples, citrus, grapes, avocados in frost-prone sites. |
| Orchard platforms | Mature | High-density apples, pears, cherries. |
| Hydrocoolers and forced-air coolers | Mature | Cherries, berries, stone fruit, vegetables. |
| Optical sorting and grading lines | Established | Cherries, blueberries, citrus, avocados. |
| NIR dry-matter grading for avocados | Established | Hass and green-skin avocados for export. |
Questions buyers ask
Controlled atmosphere actively manages oxygen and carbon dioxide in storage or containers, while modified-atmosphere packaging uses film permeability. Both extend shelf life for cherries, berries and avocados, but wrong gas levels injure fruit, so settings must match cultivar, temperature and transit time.
Check gas sensors and seals. Run transit trials. Log temperature and gas.
Wrong gas levels injure fruit or flavour. Film and seal quality critical. Needs reliable temperature control.
Packaging must meet food-contact rules in the destination.
Add it to your shortlist with quantities and notes, then generate an RFQ. Our team reviews every request and coordinates suppliers; buyers and suppliers are not put in direct contact. Projects are qualified from USD 250,000.
Independent and official sources
Request controlled atmosphere and modified-atmosphere packaging through SeedMatch
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