Fresh from field to factory

Once picked, berries and other soft fruit can deteriorate very quickly unless they are handled with extreme care. This means ensuring that they are stored and transported in hygienic packaging that prevents the fruit getting damaged and provides sufficient ventilation.

Small ventilation holes in the sides and base of the fruit trays and growers’ crates allow positive airflow, keeping produce cool and preserving its condition for longer. 

Berry growers are said to appreciate the GoBox 1230 raspberry tray which measures 600mm (L) x 400mm (W) x 80mm (H) and weighs just 1.03kgs. Growers can safely strap the tray around their waist and pick small fruits, such as raspberries and blackberries, directly into punnets loaded in the tray. The raspberry trays can then be easily stacked and loaded into the trailer for delivery to the processing plant.

The tray’s strong, durable base and straight-sided walls hold the punnets in place and prevent the berries from getting crushed under weight. The tray has a storage capacity of 15 litres and is manufactured in dark grey polypropylene as standard; other colours are available for large orders.