New packaging solution for watermelon transportation and storage
With roughly one third of the food produced in the world (approximately 1.3 billion tonnes) being lost or wasted, the market demands innovative solutions that will prevent further food loss.[1] In developing countries 40% of losses occur mainly at early stages of the food value chain due to faulty transportation and storage.[2] Mondi (mondigroup.com) recently developed an innovative packaging solution that solves this problem for the watermelon supply chain and enhances product appearance at the point of sale.
At present, premium watermelons are sold in supermarkets in octabins, corrugated or plastic trays or “A” boxes. However, the Watermelon’s Dream project from Mondi offers a unique alternative to standard solutions with its unique rectangular shape and a window showing the product packed inside. Moreover, its folded mono-corrugated cardboard design is easy to assemble and stack during transportation thanks to its ergonomic structure. This saves transportation costs by allowing 50% more watermelons to be shipped in one truck.