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Packing Instructions

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Pre-Cooling

  • Ensure grapes are pre-cooled before
  • inserting the VAMSA AGRI Grape Liners pad.
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Box Preparation

  • Unwaxed Boxes :Line with VAMSA AGRI Grape Liners pads.
  • Waxed/Plastic Boxes:Line with polyethylene (PE) if the boxes have holes.
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Desiccant Pads:

  • Insert desiccant pads between and under the grapes to prevent bleaching in non-refrigerated conditions or if temperatures rise above recommended cold storage.
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Packing Grapes:

  • Pack grapes with stems up or down on top of the wadding. Tissue wrap is acceptable.
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Grape Pad Placement:

  • Place the VAMSA AGRI Grape Liners pad with the non-printed side facing down or towards the grapes.
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Activation:

  • Sprinkle or spray water on the printed surface of the grape pad for faster activation and sulfur dioxide release.
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Enclosing Grapes:

  • Fold over the polyethylene (if used) to enclose the grapes and the grape pad. Ensure the polyethylene box liner is large enough to completely enclose the moisture-absorbing material, grapes, and grape pad. Either a bag or a sheet of polyethylene can be used.
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Box Closure:

  • Close the box. Refrigerated storage is essential once the pad is inserted.
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Labeling:

  • Clearly label grape pallets or larger containers with the following statements to advise supply chain handlers:
  • “The grapes in this container are packed with a sulfur dioxide releasing pad. Refrigerated shipping and storage (at 0°C ± 1°C) is ESSENTIAL. Remove the pad before display or allowing grapes to warm.”
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Post-Storage Handling:

  • Open grape cartons in a well-ventilated area.
  • Workers who are asthmatic or have sulfite sensitivity should avoid opening stored grapes and handling the VAMSA AGRI Grape Liners pads.