May 2025
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Food Packaging News

Comprehensive Solutions for Cherry Cultivation and Distribution – by HELLAGRO

Sanistone.

Stone fruit cultivation is a demanding process, full of challenges that begin in the orchard and continue all the way to the consumer.
HELLAGRO stands by producers and packers, offering a complete range of materials and solutions that cover every stage – from harvest and transportation, to protection, preservation, and final product presentation in the market.

1. Cultivating materials: Safety and practicality in the field

To ensure the protection of the trees, we offer:

  • Shading and anti-hail nets for tree covering

2. Post-harvest protection: Natural and residue-free

Proper post-harvest care is crucial for maintaining the freshness, appearance, and commercial value of stone fruits.

As the exclusive representative of Sanifruit in Greece, we provide SaniStone, a natural solution that offers significant advantages:

  • Residue-free – ideal for fruits consumed with their skin
  • Certified for organic farming (CAAE)
  • Customised application solutions (misting or dipping)
  • Technical support and training for seamless integration into packhouse processes

3. Preservation solutions

  • BeFresh ethylene absorbers to slow down natural ripening
  • AMCOR / Lifespan modified atmosphere bags for enhanced shelf life and freshness retention

4. Retail packaging and product presentation

Product appearance plays a decisive role in market success. We offer:

  • Plastic and paper bags for small consumer packaging
  • Plastic and paper punnets and trays for attractive and protective display
  • Cling film
  • Plastic and paper insert trays
  • Netting, W/G labels, ribbon and clipping wire for retail presentation

5. Transport and stabilisation: From the packhouse to the point of sale, safely

Transporting stone fruits requires proper stabilisation and protection.

  • Edge protectors to ensure load stability
  • Strapping (PP or PET) for securing pallets
  • Thermal covers for protection against temperature fluctuations

6. Monitoring and recording properties

During the storage and transportation of stone fruits, it is essential to monitor and record temperature and humidity in chambers, trucks, and containers. HELLAGRO provides:

  • Chart recorders and USB data loggers
  • Real-time data loggers (temperature, humidity, light).

HELLAGRO: From Field to Shelf, Delivering Value at Every Step

With expertise, experience, and a solution-oriented mindset, HELLAGRO supports every stage of the stone fruit distribution chain by providing products that ensure quality, extended shelf life, and secure transportation.

For more information or to request a quote, contact us.

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