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Corrugated Packaging for Agricultural Producers: From Farm Gate to Final Destination

April 14, 2026 by Joan Davis

Agricultural and horticultural producers face packaging challenges that differ from most other sectors. Products are perishable, irregular in shape, variable in size between harvests, and frequently destined for multiple distribution channels simultaneously: wholesale market, direct retail, farm shop, and increasingly direct-to-consumer box scheme. Packaging that works across these channels without requiring a different solution for … Read more

Orbis Introduces Plastic and Reusable Corrugated Box for Packaging Lines

November 23, 2018 by Growing Magazine

ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced PlastiCorrTM, a plastic, reusable corrugated box to work with existing automated packaging lines. This product brings environmental, economic, cleanliness and operational benefits to today’s food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies. Read about: Guide to Weeds in Grapes “Today, … Read more

Produce Presentation Starts with Packaging

October 25, 2018 by Growing Magazine

When it comes to looking good, packaging is the vehicle of presentation. This is especially true when it comes to selling fruit, vegetables and berries. No matter where consumers go to buy their produce – in a store, at a stand or online – the presentation is what persuades buyers to purchase. “It must look … Read more

Packaging Best Practices

September 27, 2018August 19, 2018 by Growing Magazine

Packaging is one of the most important final steps you can do to ensure the freshness and quality of your produce. With the different types of packaging, it’s hard to know where to start and how to do it right. Remember the primary market drivers. The ideal retail-ready package is a shipping package that can … Read more