Delicious & Healthy: JASA is the expert in fruit packaging

Tropical mango cubes in the sun, a healthy fruit salad in the garden, or an apple for a quick refreshment. All equally healthy and delicious, perfectly suited for long summer days and warm evenings. What do these types of fruit have in common? They are packaged using JASA packaging machines.

Healthy Convenience

We love healthy eating, but it needs to be convenient. That’s why store shelves are stocked with bags and trays filled with pre-cut fruit portions. Think of apple slices, mango cubes, mixed fruit trays, and shakers with blueberries and snack tomatoes. These pre-packaged fruit bags and trays are especially popular with consumers in the summer. This way, they always have a fresh and healthy snack on hand. To help packers respond to this trend, JASA offers complete packaging lines for both processed and unprocessed fruit.

Packaging Processed Fruit

Eating an apple on the go without needing to peel it, snacking on a healthy fruit mix at work, or making a smoothie bowl with blueberries in the morning—modern consumers seek convenience. Small, ready-to-eat packaging solutions align with the trend of reducing food waste. JASA specializes in fruit packaging and offers suitable solutions for all types of processed fruit. Whether it’s shakers, triangular trays, buckets, or doypacks in various sizes, JASA provides complete packaging lines for fruit.

JASA's Fruit Packaging Machines

All these healthy products are accurately weighed and packaged using JASA packaging machines, ensuring that consumers can rely on healthy convenience. In a complete packaging line, a JASA Sleever can easily be integrated for packaging items like kiwis in trays or sliced apples in bags. Even product groups with unprocessed fruit, such as apples and kiwis, can be attractively packaged using the JASA Sleever. With JASA’s innovative Flex-Cassette, the Sleever has become even more versatile. This cassette eliminates the need for multiple cassettes for different fruit sizes and quantities, allowing sustainable sleeves to be easily placed around trays or bowls. These sleeves are ideal for making products stand out on the shelf and can be used as a marketing tool.

Packaging Fruit to Prevent Environmental Impact

In times when sustainability is at the forefront, reducing food waste has become a key trend. The average person wastes about 41 kilograms of food annually, which has a significant impact on the environment. Processing, packaging, and transporting require fossil fuels, and food waste accounts for 3.5% of the total annual greenhouse gas emissions. Since fruit is fragile, it’s crucial to package it properly to avoid waste. This principle is also embedded in the Sector Plan for Sustainable Packaging. Looking for a sustainable packaging solution? JASA offers the right solution!

Sustainable Packaging with Paper

Healthy fruit in sustainable packaging is JASA’s vision. JASA also values contributing to reducing plastic use, which is why there is a strong focus on paper packaging. Paper is one of the most sustainable packaging materials: it is recyclable, renewable, and has maintained the highest recycling rate for years. Therefore, JASA offers various types of fruit in paper packaging. Juicy apples and fresh kiwis are packaged in cardboard trays with an attractive sleeve, while citrus fruits are packaged using our sustainable Bag-2-Paper™ solution.

Increased Demand for Packaged Fresh Produce Due to COVID-19

We are living in extraordinary times, and the impact of COVID-19 is felt everywhere. Sandra Pannekeet, President of JASA in America, observes that the demand for packaged fruits and vegetables has increased due to the pandemic. In American supermarkets, large displays of apples allow customers to pick and put back apples, which is less desirable during COVID-19 times. This trend is also evident in other countries, such as in Scandinavian countries, where there is a growing demand for packaged soft fruits and other fresh produce. With years of experience in fruit packaging, JASA can help. From kiwis to snack tomatoes, we provide a (sustainable) packaging solution.

Want to know more about our packaging options? Contact us, and we will gladly answer all your questions!