{"id":11838,"date":"2024-03-07T16:18:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=11838"},"modified":"2024-03-07T19:35:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:35:57","slug":"stepacppcs-new-sustainable-packaging-boosts-exotic-mushroom-longevity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/stepacppcs-new-sustainable-packaging-boosts-exotic-mushroom-longevity\/","title":{"rendered":"StePacPPC\u2019s new sustainable packaging boosts exotic mushroom longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-11838'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><div id=\"ads-slider-28\" class=\"custom-slider ads-slider-1339736564 ads-slider\"><ul><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/goto\/?308404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/308404.jpg\" alt=\"Free from food\" title=\"Free from food\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=302805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/302805.jpg\" alt=\"LUBRIPLATE\" title=\"LUBRIPLATE\" border=\"0\" width=\"120\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"ads-596128216\"><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=297426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/297426.jpg\" alt=\"Click here for more information!\" title=\"Click here for more information!\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $adsslider1339736564 = jQuery( \".ads-slider-1339736564\" );$adsslider1339736564.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$adsslider1339736564.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$adsslider1339736564.on(\"mouseover\", function(){$adsslider1339736564.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$adsslider1339736564.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h1 class=\"post-title entry-title\" itemprop=\"headline\">StePacPPC\u2019s new sustainable packaging boosts exotic mushroom longevity<\/h1><span class=\"post-meta-infos\">\/ <span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/category\/product-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Product news<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>The fresh produce packaging company StePacPPC has customized its award-winning modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms, such as oyster, lion\u2019s mane, shiitake, portabella and more. The lean MAP system fulfils consumer demands for sustainable packaging that slows deterioration and dramatically reduces waste of this highly perishable item.<\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The appetite for mushrooms has been growing rapidly based on their health halo and being a vegan source of meaty umami flavour and texture. Yet mushrooms also have a very short shelf life. Growers and shippers are constantly grappling with these challenges, striving to improve mushroom storage capabilities and curb waste.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap avia-buttonrow-left   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '>\n<a href='http:\/\/www.stepacppc.com' class='avia-button  avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-color-theme-color avia-size-small ' target=\"_blank\" style='margin-bottom:5px; margin-right:5px; ' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8ad' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Visit the supplier website<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>StePacPPC\u2019s latest advancement in its packaging formats is designed specifically to maintain the freshness of whole and sliced white mushrooms, and whole exotic mushrooms. The customized films significantly slow down decay and reduce weight loss of costly culinary delicacies, preserving texture, nutrition, and flavour thereby effectively diminishing a considerable amount of waste and cost.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past decade, consumer demand for mushrooms has surged, with more exotic species entering the mainstream. They are considered a culinary specialty, appreciated for their savoury qualities and nutritional benefits. According to data by Emergen Research, the global mushroom market size is valued at more than US$50 billion. This number is expected to more the double by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the increasing demand, the highly perishable nature of mushrooms, combined with the challenges of maintaining their shelf life has kept them from realizing their full market potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='website_supplier' class='avia_image' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/fei-online.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/StePacPPC-e1709836529843.png' alt='' title='StePacPPC'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u201cMushrooms have high metabolic activity and respiration rates which gives them a short shelf life, typically just a few days,\u201d explains Gary Ward, Ph.D., CTO for StePacPPC. \u201cThey also generate a lot of moisture during the respiration process, which encourages bacterial decay. On the other hand, they are also prone to dehydration which causes them to shrivel, and they become disco-<br \/>\nloured due to oxidation. Sliced mushrooms are even more susceptible to a rapid decline in quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The high water-vapor transmission rate of StePacPPC films, coupled with the customized modified atmosphere properties, have proven ideal for preserving the quality of both whole and sliced mushrooms, at once slowing respiration and aging, reducing dehydration, and expelling<br \/>\nexcess moisture from the packaging.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn post-harvest lab and field trials, our films have demonstrated abilities to maintain the freshness and wholesome appearance of mushrooms,\u201d says Ward. \u201cThis effectively stretches their shelf life from just a few days to more than two weeks, generating meaningful reductions in food waste.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>StePacPPC\u2019s packaging first demonstrated its potential for mushroom preservation during the Covid pandemic. Oyster mushroom farmers found themselves with backlogs of produce due to the logistical standstills. StePacPPC\u2019s Xtend bulk<\/p>\n<p>packaging solutions were instrumental in helping prolong storage in the cold storage, effectively mitigating waste.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the company has developed Xtend bulk packaging solutions for lion\u2019s mane, shiitake and portabella.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stepacppc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stepacppc.com<\/a><br \/>\nDigital issue: Please click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stepacppc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap avia-buttonrow-left   avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_social_share '>\n<a href='http:\/\/www.stepacppc.com' class='avia-button  avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-color-theme-color avia-size-small ' target=\"_blank\" style='margin-bottom:5px; margin-right:5px; ' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8ad' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Visit the supplier website<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_buttonrow  avia-builder-el-last  av-social-sharing-box-minimal '><div class='av-share-box'><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this<\/h5><ul class='av-share-box-list noLightbox'><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/stepacppcs-new-sustainable-packaging-boosts-exotic-mushroom-longevity\/&#038;t=StePacPPC%E2%80%99s%20new%20sustainable%20packaging%20boosts%20exotic%20mushroom%20longevity' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Facebook' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-twitter' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\" href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=StePacPPC%E2%80%99s%20new%20sustainable%20packaging%20boosts%20exotic%20mushroom%20longevity&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=11838' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Twitter' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-whatsapp' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on WhatsApp\" href='https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/stepacppcs-new-sustainable-packaging-boosts-exotic-mushroom-longevity\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on WhatsApp' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-linkedin' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\" href='https:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;title=StePacPPC%E2%80%99s%20new%20sustainable%20packaging%20boosts%20exotic%20mushroom%20longevity&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/stepacppcs-new-sustainable-packaging-boosts-exotic-mushroom-longevity\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8fc' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on LinkedIn' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-mail' ><a  aria-label=\"Share by Mail\" href='mailto:?subject=StePacPPC%E2%80%99s%20new%20sustainable%20packaging%20boosts%20exotic%20mushroom%20longevity&#038;body=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/stepacppcs-new-sustainable-packaging-boosts-exotic-mushroom-longevity\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share by Mail'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; 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