Amcor P-Plus MAP Technology For Tesco Bananas

Amcor P-Plus modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology from Amcor Flexibles has been chosen by Chiquita - the international marketer, producer and distributor of fresh fruit - for its value and fun-size banana packs supplied to Tesco, the UK’s leading supermarket retailer.

Amcor P-Plus MAP technology works by tailoring the gas permeability of the flexible film to extend the life of fresh produce by naturally creating a modified atmosphere. In this case the Amcor P-Plus MAP technology gives an extra 2 days shelf life on the bananas over standard non MAP bags. The specialised wicketted bags are produced from a recyclable material and an antimist system is utilised so that full visibility of the product is achieved. The bags are Amcor P-Plus treated and flexo printed at Amcor Flexibles Ledbury in the UK.

Amcor Flexibles is the leading flexible packaging supplier to the Fresh Produce Market. Part of Amcor, one of the world's top 3 global packaging companies, the business operates 45 manufacturing plants in 18 countries in Europe and the Americas supplying a wide range of markets including food, healthcare and tobacco.