Some 30% of all Anthurium sold on the FloraHolland auction are packaged using vacuum packaging system called ‘Flowpack’. Stemns are vacuum packed in plastic. With this success, experiments are being made with tulips. The plastic material used prevents stem growth and decreases leaf yellowing. Using the ‘Flowpack’ system only one extra machine is required (average cost €50.000). The quality of ‘Flowpack’ tulips is improved and the shelf-life at retail is increased by 20-40%. The system promises advantages for impulse sales but can not substitute ordinary packaging and presentation used by florists. For further information contact FloraHolland. Fax 0031 174 63222, E-mail: info@floraholland.nl, www.bvh.nl |
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