Layfield's Fruit and Vegetable Market

As the fresh-cut produce industry has grown larger and more sophisticated, so too has the packaging used to wrap and protect our fruits and vegetables grown more advanced. Getting the product from the field, orchard and/or greenhouse to the end consumer has changed so much over the years, as products are being shipped from around the world versus what was traditionally local supply. Prolonging the shelf life of the product, while maintain the produce’s color, aroma and flavor is critical to making a buck in this higly competitive market.

Packaging fresh produce is significantly different form other food products. Fresh fruits and vegetables must still breathe after being packaged and therefore require a highly permeable film whereas most other foods utilize high barrier materials. Layfield’s technical group are constantly working with packaging converters on modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), developing exact permeability specifications that meet the needs of the customer and the specific produce being packaged.

Layfield manufactures a wide range of products geared towards the fresh fruit and vegetable market. From simple products like carton and tote liners to more complex modified atmosphere packaging, Layfield we can provide you the right product for your specific needs.

Typical Applications:

• Cucumbers
• Apples
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Beets
• Radishes
• Onions
• Beans
• Peas
• Cabbage

Layfield Product Offering:

• Poly Bags (i.e. produce bags, wicketed bags, carton/tote liners)
• Shrink Film
• Laminated Roll Stock
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)