Banana Packaging for Export: Precision Meets Protection
🧊 Standard Export Packaging
Box Type: Corrugated Fibreboard Boxes (CFB)
Weight Options:
13.5 kg (popular for Middle East & Southeast Asia)
18.5 kg (preferred for bulk buyers and supermarkets)
Box Style:
RSC – 0201 (Regular Slotted Container)
Telescopic – 0300 / 0306 / 0312 (for added strength and ventilation)
Ventilation:
16 holes (20 mm diameter) strategically placed on sides, top, and bottom for airflow
Strength Specs:
Minimum bursting strength: 11.0 kg/cm²
Compression strength: 350 kgf
COBB value (moisture resistance): ≤ 60 g/m²
Edge crush resistance: ≥ 43 kgf
🧼 Internal Protection
Foam Sheets:
2 mm white foam between clusters
6 mm black foam lining for crates
Polythene Bags:
100-gauge transparent liners to retain moisture and prevent bruising
KMnO₄ Ethylene Absorbents:
Placed inside boxes to delay ripening during transit
🏷️ Labeling & Branding
Stickers: Company logo, product specs, QR code for traceability
Barcoding: For inventory and customs clearance
Language Customization: English + buyer’s local language (Arabic, Malay, etc.)
🚚 Logistics & Loading
Palletization:
54 boxes per pallet (standard for 40 ft reefer containers)
Shrink-wrapped and strapped for stability
Pre-Cooling:
Bananas cooled to 13–14°C before container loading
Reefer containers with data loggers for temperature tracking