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New produce shippers?

Over the past few decades, as the variety of fresh produce in terms of number, form, and quality has increased, the packaging that moves these commodities through the distribution chain has continued to evolve.

Telescoping HSC
Telescoping HSC

Corrugated fiberboard shippers have adapted well as distribution vehicles for fresh produce by providing the desired key functions: containment, protection, and communication.

Research conducted recently at Cal Poly evaluated the four styles of boxes shown below. The Kisch FCT was considered as the replacement style for the Telescoping HSC box, and the Single V Kisch Bliss style was considered as the replacement for the Diagonal Corner Bliss box. The Telescoping HSC style box was used as the benchmark, and comparisons were drawn using the compression strengths under standard, refrigerated, and tropical storage conditions as well as the material utilization and lifecycle environmental impacts.

The study concluded that, compared to the Telescoping HSC, the Kisch FCT boxes were approximately 17% weaker, while providing material savings of over 14%; the Diagonal Corner Bliss boxes were approximately 9% weaker, while providing material savings of almost 22%; and the Single V Kisch Bliss boxes were approximately 14% stronger, while providing material savings of over 19%.

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