Paranova and AMFresh launch fibre punnet for grapes

Paranova has partnered with fresh produce supplier AMFresh to roll out around one million fibre-based punnets for its BOOMBITES grapes, using Paranova's FibreFresh HeatSeal range. The launch extends the fibre punnet format beyond its earlier use in tomatoes, positioning it as an alternative to plastic trays for fresh produce.

Why this mattersFibre-based punnets gaining traction in a new produce category signals wider retailer and grower appetite to replace plastic trays across fresh produce lines.

• Around one million FibreFresh HeatSeal punnets produced for the BOOMBITES grape launch.
• Punnet is part of Paranova's FibreFresh HeatSeal range, previously used for tomatoes.
• AMFresh is the fresh produce supplier partnering on the launch.
• Punnet is designed for respiration and transpiration management and compatibility with existing packing lines.
• Punnets are now stocked at M&S, Tesco and Ocado in the UK.