Cherries

There are two objectives in the packaging of cherries. The first is to maintain green stems and the second is to maintain a high degree of natural bloom on the surface of the fruit. There are a number of differenttypes of boxes used the world for the packaging of cherries ranging from 5kg to 20kg in weight.

Recommended Post Harvest Temperatures:

It is essential that cherries be pre-cooled to around OºC (32ºF) immediately following harvest.
Post Harvest Humidity 90-95%

Packaging Method:

We recommend that pre-cooled cherries be packaged using EXTRA carton liners.

It is important that the cherries be pre-cooled to around 0ºC (32ºF) before packaging. The top of the carton liner to be folded closed before the outer carton is applied.

An alternative method of packing cherries is using EXTRA sheets. Our recommended use of EXTRA sheet that is cut to fit the exact size of the box opening is to place one sheet in the bottom of the box, a further sheet in the middle of the box dividing the fruit into two layers, and a third sheet on the top of the box, This method of packaging using EXTRA maintains a high degree of humidity, avoiding moisture loss from the fruit and maintaining green stems. Cherries packed using this method have produced storage periods of in excess of six weeks. Otherwise, EXTRA carton liners are strongly recommended.