June 1, 2017

PerfoTec to debut Roadrunner at United Fresh

PerfoTec will introduce the Roadrunner in the U.S. at the United Fresh show in Chicago from June 13-15. The Roadrunner is a plug and play top seal packaging machine integrated with the PerfoTec Laser Perforation System. The machine was developed for companies that want to test how the PerfoTec technology can extend the freshness of their fresh produce, according to developers Proseal and PerfoTec.

Fruit, vegetables and flowers need oxygen to stay fresh. However, the amount of oxygen and respiration rate vary by variety and during the season. PerfoTec has developed a technology to measure the respiration rate of fresh produce and calculate the required film permeability to meet the needs of the produce. With this information the patented Laser Perforation System can adapt the film permeability during film production or product packing. By slowing down the natural respiration rate it effectively puts the fresh produce to sleep, extending the freshness, according to PerfoTec.

The Roadrunner will facilitate PerfoTec’s expansion in the U.S., said Joan Rosen, the U.S. representative of PerfoTec.

“In the U.S. we import, export and ship large amounts of fresh produce across large distances,” she said. “Product quality and waste are critical success factors and with the Roadrunner we can now quickly test and prove the benefit of our technology to US packers and producers.”

The Roadrunner consists of a Proseal GTR Tray sealing Machine and includes the PER 30 Laser from PerfoTec. It also comes with test material like punnets and Sealappeal PSF – an ultra-transparent and easy to peel film.

For more information email Joan Rosen at [email protected]. Visit PerfoTec at Booth #4238 at the United Fresh show in Chicago from June 13-15.





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