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Fresh Produce Packaging
Fresh produce packaging that breathes exactly the right way.
From whole beans to fresh-cut mixes, Sixto Packaging designs controlled atmosphere and laser-perforated flexible packaging that keeps produce crisp, colorful and shelf-stable through the supply chain.
Overview
Fresh Produce packaging, in-house from print to pouch.
We manufacture flexible packaging for whole and fresh-cut produce using controlled atmosphere packaging (CAP), modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), laser micro-perforated films and macro-perforated bags. Anti-fog coatings keep display windows clear, and microwavable steam-in-bag formats turn raw vegetables into ready-to-cook convenience. Every structure is tuned with calculated oxygen transmission rates and hermetic seal integrity for the specific respiration rate of the product inside.
Packaging gallery
Fresh Produce Packaging formats we run every day.
Real product photography from the Sixto Packaging catalog.
Micro-perforated Stand-up Pouches
Laser micro-perforated stand-up pouches tuned for high-respiration produce like green beans, mini peppers and grape tomatoes. Clear windows stay fog-free with anti-fog coating.
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Flat Bottom Bags with Laser Perforation
Flat bottom bags with precisely calculated laser perforation for asparagus, cucumbers and chili peppers. Maximum shelf presence and stable shelf display.
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Wicketed Produce Bags
Wicketed bags for hand-load and semi-automatic packing lines. Macro-perforated options for citrus and lemons, or micro-perforated for mixed vegetables.
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Steam-in-Bag / Lidding Film
Microwavable steam-in-bag formats and CAP / MAP lidding films for fresh-cut and mixed vegetable packs. Ready-to-cook convenience with hermetic seal integrity.
Common formats
Every flexible format, under one roof.
Pick a format you already run — or let our packaging engineers spec the best fit for your line and shelf.
Stand-up pouches
Zippered or zipperless, with windows and matte finishes.
Side gusset bags
Classic coffee and snack format with side gussets.
Flat bottom bags
Squared block-bottom presence and great shelf stand.
Rollstock
High-barrier film for VFFS, HFFS and thermoforming lines.
Vacuum packaging
Vacuum-rated pouches and skin-pack rollstock for the cold chain.
Resealable pouches
Press-to-close zippers, tear notches and tamper evidence.
Printed flexible packaging
Wide-web flexo and DigiPack digital — up to 10-color brand graphics.
Controlled atmosphere proof
It's the bag.
Standard hot-needle venting punches a ragged ~850 µm hole. Our laser micro-perforation holds a consistent 120 µm aperture, so oxygen transmission is calculated rather than approximated — and moisture stays in the produce.
Standard Hot Needle
≈850 µm
Melted, inconsistent apertures. Hole size drifts with needle wear and web speed, so transmission rate cannot be specified.
Laser Micro-Perforation
120 µm
Clean, repeatable apertures at a fixed pitch. Oxygen transmission is engineered to the crop and hermetic seals hold the rest.
Independent test results — moisture loss
Chili Peppers
19 days at 45°F
Sixto CAP
≤0.1%
moisture loss
vs standard 43.7%
Cucumbers
7 days at 51°F + 7 days at 41°F
Sixto CAP
<0.7%
moisture loss
vs standard 29.8%
Grape Tomatoes
3 days at 55°F + 29 days at 62–72°F
Sixto CAP
2.7%
moisture loss
vs standard 17%
Lemons
5 days at 52°F + 18 days at 73°F
Sixto CAP
<1%
moisture loss
vs standard 13.7%
netted bag
Mini Peppers
18 days at 50°F
Sixto CAP
<0.5%
moisture loss
vs standard 18.8%
Moisture loss by weight, measured against unpackaged or conventionally packaged control samples under identical storage conditions.
Formula: the right respiration
Four inputs decide the perforation.
- Produce TypeRespiration rate
- WeightFill per bag
- Whole or Fresh CutCut surface area
- Distribution TempAnticipated °F
Calculated perforationTarget OTR, hole size and pitch specified per SKU.
Closures & perforations
Reclose options.
All six run on our pouch and rollstock lines and can be combined with laser perf on the same web.
- Standard Press-to-Seal — recloseable zipper, high-speed compatible
- Aplix — hook-and-loop reclose for heavier fill weights
- Pocket Zipper — protected track keeps produce debris out of the seal
- Slider — one-handed open/close for retail convenience
- Inno-Lok — pre-applied zipper for form-fill-seal lines
- Patent Laser Perf — calculated micro-perforation, 120 µm nominal
Technical documentation
Download the CAP produce spec sheet
Full perforation guidelines, moisture-loss data, and closure options.
Materials & applications
Materials, shapes & finishing — dialed in for your line.
Material options
Barrier, sealant and printability — spec'd to shelf life and pack line.
- High-barrier films with hermetic seals
- Calculated oxygen transmission rate (OTR) structures
- Anti-fog coated display films
- Laser micro-perforated laminates
- Macro-perforated mono-material films
- Microwavable-safe steam-in-bag substrates
Bag & pouch shapes
Every common flexible format — from pillow bags to quad seal.
- Stand-up pouch
- Flat bottom bag
- Side gusset bag
- Wicketed bag
- Pillow bag
- Lidding film
Typical applications
Programs we run weekly across retail, foodservice and DTC.
- Green beans
- Chili peppers
- Cucumbers
- Grape tomatoes
- Lemons / citrus
- Mini peppers
- Asparagus
- Mixed vegetable / steamable bags
Print & finishing
Rollstock, custom printing and short-run digital.
Wide-web flexo for high-volume programs and DigiPack digital for short-run launches and seasonal artwork.
Custom flexographic printing
Up to 10-color wide-web flexo — process and spot color with matte, gloss and tactile finishes.
DigiPack short-run digital
From 1,000+ units in ~2 weeks. Ideal for test launches, variants and seasonal SKUs.
Rollstock options
High-barrier film for VFFS, HFFS and thermoforming — tuned for line speed and seal integrity.
Sustainable substrates
Recyclable mono-material PE/PP and PCR-content films — How2Recycle ready.
Pouch making in-house
Pre-made pouches converted on our floor in every common flexible format.
Private label & co-pack
Low minimums for private label alongside national brand runs — same press, same QA.
Next step
Ready to spec your fresh produce packaging?
Tell us about your format, volume and timeline. Most quotes return within 48 hours.
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[Industry tag pending]
[Case study headline pending]
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Solution
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[Real client quote pending approval]
[Industry tag pending]
[Case study headline pending]
Problem
[Problem description pending]
Solution
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[Real client quote pending approval]
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Contact usWhat is the difference between CAP and MAP for produce?
Controlled atmosphere packaging (CAP) continuously adjusts gas exchange through the film, while modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) establishes a fixed atmosphere inside the pack. We spec the right film based on respiration rate and supply chain length.
How do laser perforations extend shelf life?
Laser micro- and macro-perforations are sized and spaced to match a product's respiration rate, balancing oxygen in and carbon dioxide out so produce stays crisp without anaerobic off-odors.
Can you supply anti-fog films for retail display?
Yes — anti-fog coatings are available on lidding films and pouches so condensation does not obscure the product inside refrigerated display cases.
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