Stepacppc - fresh produce packaging, Tefen Industrial Park, Bldg. 12, Yanuh (2026)

28/05/2026

🌴 Dragon fruit. Passion fruit. Lychee. Longan. Rambutan.
Some of the most dynamic categories in Asia's fresh produce trade. And some of the most demanding when it comes to postharvest shelf-life extension.

High respiration rates. Ethylene sensitivity. Moisture loss. Long distances. The margin between rejection and premium pricing is unforgiving.

We're happy to share that Produce Report has just published a feature exploring how our precision-engineered packaging solutions are opening new opportunities for tropical fruit trade in China and beyond.

In the article, our CTO Dr. Gary Ward shares how Xtend® bulk packaging and Xgo™ retail solutions are delivering proven results across key categories:
✔️ Dragon fruit maintaining premium quality for over 25 days on sea shipments from Ecuador to the US
✔️ Passion fruit arriving with preserved peel quality after 18+ day voyages from Colombia to Europe
✔️ Lychee and longan with shelf life exceeding 20 days without sulfur dioxide treatment

Beyond international trade, the article also looks at how these solutions are helping Chinese growers extend their reach into inland cities through domestic supply chains, supported by the rise of digital retail platforms like Tmall, JD.com and Douyin.

Thank you to the Produce Report team for covering the science and real-world impact behind postharvest innovation for tropical fruits.

👉Read the full article: https://www.producereport.com/article/opening-new-horizons-how-stepacppc-packaging-solutions-unlock-potential-tropical-fruits

27/05/2026

As a producer of flexible packaging solutions that help extend the shelf life of fresh produce, StePacPPC is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

For many years, StePacPPC held the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRCGS) Class AA certification, one of the leading international food safety standards.

We are pleased to share that as of May 7th, 2026, we have transitioned to FSSC 22000 Version 6, GFSI-benchmarked food safety certification built on ISO 22000, and one that is better aligned with the integrated food safety and quality framework our customers and their retail partners now expect.

What this means for our customers in practice:

✅ Consistent focus on food safety and product quality
✅ Strict controls throughout our operations and supply chain
✅ Stronger alignment with international ISO standards
✅ Great focus on food fraud prevention and supply chain protection

This transition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality packaging solutions to our customers around the world, across every Xtend®, Xflow™ and Xgo™ solution we produce.

👉 Read more about the transition to FSSC 22000 in our blog post https://www.stepacppc.com/flexible-packaging-news/transition-to-fssc-22000-certification/

20/05/2026

🌟 Exciting news from our valued customer Freshway Produce, Inc.!

At StePacPPC and PPC Flex, we take immense pride in supporting Freshway's mission to bring premium lychees to U.S. and Canadian consumers. This season, Freshway is placing a strong focus on their bag program — featuring our patent-pending Xgo™ PAZ Stand-Up Pouch exclusively.

The Xgo™ PAZ Stand-Up Pouch is the first Modified Atmosphere packaging solution that actively controls excess moisture — enabling better quality preservation and reducing the risk of microbial decay, helping bring premium lychees to more consumers across North America.

Using breakthrough moisture regulation technology, the Xgo™ PAZ Stand-Up Pouch combines Modified Atmosphere, Modified Humidity, and Condensation Control — all in one. The result? Extended shelf life, reduced waste, and fresher, more appealing produce compared to traditional laminated pouches with macro-perforations.

✅ Slows aging
✅ Preserves skin color, juicy flesh & exotic flavor
✅ Maintains visual appearance
✅ Minimizes pericarp browning
✅ Reduces supply chain waste

Wishing Jose M. Roggiero and the entire Freshway team a fantastic season ahead! 🍈

👉 Read the full article on : Mexican lychee season kicks off
https://lnkd.in/dnrWBcJb

14/05/2026

A great post from our South African partner Precool, and a reminder of why we do what we do.

Major South African retailers now rely on our Xgo™ banana MAP preformed bags to preserve bananas in peak condition all the way to the consumer.

Behind every bag is a film engineered specifically for bananas: controlling humidity, modifying the atmosphere, and slowing ripening so fresh bananas arrive fresher, last longer, with significantly less waste in the supply chain.

We are grateful to our partner in South Africa Precool for the longstanding partnership of 20 years and for bringing our technology to the South African market.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4ev6w4vf

12/05/2026

🍒 A big thank you to our partners at Empack Ltda. for representing StePacPPC at Cherry Summit 2026. 🍒

Empack summed up the day in their own words: "It has been a day full of conversations, new ideas and many opportunities to talk about solutions for the industry. From early on we have been sharing with customers and getting to know closely the challenges that the sector faces today, which allows us to continue contributing with solutions designed to optimize each process."

👏 Thank you to the Empack team on the ground: Patricio Omar Gutiérrez Adasme, Daniela Ilabaca Frau, Cecilia Becerra, Cristina Páez Quintero and Alvaro Taivo Barra as well as our own Ivo Tunchel and Marcel Bariani who joined them👏

Maintaining cherry quality through long-term storage and long-distance shipment is a challenge!

StePacPPC offers cherry packers and exporters both proven performance and automation-ready solutions for preserving quality and extending shelf life:

🍒 MAP solution with optimal CO₂, O₂, and humidity levels maintained throughout the cold chain
🍒 Reduces weight loss, stem browning, and decay
🍒 Preserves firmness, color, flavor, and stem freshness from harvest to retail
🍒 Xflow™ automation-ready flow-pack films provide high throughput and productivity, reducing dependency on manual labor for sealing and bagging operations

We help achieve a more efficient, profitable, and sustainable packing operation

Thank you again to Empack for their expertise . Together we are helping packers and exporters deliver freshness, quality, and value across the supply chain.

07/05/2026

CPMA 2026 wrap-up, Toronto, Canada

Our team spent a productive three days in Toronto (April 28-30) exhibiting at the largest fresh fruit and vegetable trade event in Canada with visitors from across the produce supply chain.

This year our booth covered both sides of the family: 🍈🫐🍒🥬 StePacPPC Modified Atmosphere Packaging solutions for fresh produce and 💐 PPC Flex floral packaging.

Representing us in Toronto:

• Drake and Wren for StePacPPC
• Castro and Boin for PPC Flex Floral

Bringing produce and floral together under one roof gave visitors a fuller view of how we work side by side to support growers, packers, and shippers across categories, from extending the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables with our Xtend®, Xflow™, and Xgo™ MAP solutions, to protecting the freshness and presentation of cut flowers with PPC Flex floral packaging.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth, the conversations about shelf-life extension, sustainable packaging, and automation highlighted how much the industry is advancing together.

We came away with new connections, and a strong sense of where the next opportunities lie in the Canadian and North American markets.

04/05/2026

Post-Cosecha 2026, Querétaro, Mexico — a fantastic three days with the postharvest community!

The StePacPPC team Daniel Pena and Enrique Borbolla, joined growers, packers, and industry leaders at Post-Cosecha in Querétaro that took place on April 21-23.

We are proud of Enrique Borbolla for delivering a well-received talk at the event: "The Next Level of Packaging: Automation and Modified Atmosphere."

His message resonated with an industry facing a real challenge: qualified labor for packaging operations is increasingly scarce and costly. Packers need solutions that are efficient, reliable, and built for the future. Solutions that reduce dependency on manual labor while maintaining consistency and performance.

That's exactly where our Xflow™ MAP roll-stock films come in. Paired with automated HFFS/VFFS lines, Xflow™ delivers:

✅ Up to 40% less plastic vs. preformed bags
✅ Reliable, high-throughput that increases operational efficiency and reduces labor requirements.
✅ Modified atmosphere protection that preserves quality and extends shelf life
✅ A more profitable, efficient, and sustainable packing operation

Following his talk, Enrique was invited to join the closing round table alongside other leaders of the agricultural sector, a great recognition of his expertise and of the conversations happening across the industry right now.

As always, nothing beats meeting our customers and partners face to face.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by.

21/04/2026

🌟 We had a great time participating in Viva Fresh Expo 2026 in San Antonio, Texas! 🤠🍅

We participated in the Supplier Showcase on Friday, a focused setting that turned out to be incredibly effective for deep, quality conversations. Then on Saturday, we walked the main show floor and had some fantastic meetings with existing customers, while also connecting with quite a few potential new partners. 🤝

It's been an exciting two days showcasing our innovative packaging solutions, especially our PAZ Stand-up Pouch with advanced moisture control technology. 💧🌱

Viva Fresh is all about relationship-focused networking, and you feel that the moment you walk the show floor. That spirit made every conversation count.

Thank you to Texas International Produce Association for organizing another outstanding event, and for our team at the show Clint Jenkins, Enrique Borbolla Herrera and Rodrigo Vidal.

14/04/2026

🍒 18,000 kilometers. 35+ days at sea. Premium quality — delivered.

That's the challenge Chilean cherry exporters face every season on the journey to China. And it's exactly the kind of challenge our Xflow™ technology was built to solve.

We're happy to share that Produce Report recently featured an in-depth interview with our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Gary Ward, exploring how Xflow™ is transforming cherry logistics. From precision-controlled modified atmosphere packaging to automation-ready solutions that are reshaping how cherries are packed, transported, and delivered to market.

In the article, Dr. Ward dives into:
🔬 The science behind Xflow™'s patented film technology
📦 Proven results across one of the world's most demanding supply chains
🤖 How automation integration is helping producers reduce labor costs by up to 56%
🌏 What this means for both Chilean exporters and China's growing domestic cherry industry

Thank you to the Produce Report team for shining a spotlight on postharvest innovation and the future of fresh produce packaging.

📖 Read the full article https://www.producereport.com/article/how-xflow-keeps-chilean-cherries-premium-journey-china

13/04/2026

What a fantastic three days at Agritrade 2026!

The show gave us a wonderful opportunity to connect with growers, packers, and shippers from across Central America, and to share how StePacPPC's modified atmosphere packaging solutions are helping fresh produce travel further, last longer, and reach consumers in premium quality. 🫐🥭🍅

It's always energizing to be on the ground, listening to postharvest challenges firsthand and exploring how our Xtend® packaging solutions can make a real difference, maintaining freshness and quality all the way from farm to shelf.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team. 🙏

A special shoutout to Rafael Asturias, StePacPPC’s longstanding representative in Guatemala!

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