Guatemala-based Born Farms has introduced packaging material it says is designed to eliminate moisture inside its bagged, cleaned and trimmed green beans.
Packed in a case containing two bags of 5 pounds each, the bagging material is designed around evapotranspiration, which eliminates the condensation inside the bag, according to the company. Removing unneeded moisture from the bag allows for a fresher product and a longer shelf life of the beans for the end user.
“Supplying our customers with a superior product, one that stays fresh and has a longer shelf life, is our ultimate goal,” Christopher Safieh, vice president of Unispice, a grower and shipper of Born Farms products, said in a news release.
Evapotranspiration is the process that combines the movement of moisture from the surface and back into the atmosphere. This process combines evaporation and transpiration, which takes moisture and turns it into vapor. Too much moisture in the bag will cause it to break down faster, thus drastically reducing the integrity of the product.
“Our QA team in Guatemala is always looking for new and advanced processes that can improve how we operate and produce a better product, which is part of what Born Farms is all about,” Safieh said.
Options are available for retail, foodservice or wholesale operators and can be customized, the company said.
