Yes! Many packaging equipment providers offer financing and leasing options to help businesses invest in automation without large upfront costs. These options often include low down payments, flexible terms, and potential tax benefits under IRS Section 179. 

At Unified Flex, we provide financing solutions through Ascentium Capital, offering approvals up to $2 million, with application-only financing available up to $400,000. Our plans include $0 down, low introductory payments, and quick credit approvals, making it easier for businesses to scale efficiently. 

For more details, visit our Financing Page. 

Choosing the right packaging format for fruits and vegetables is crucial for maintaining freshness, preventing damage, and enhancing shelf appeal. Different formats offer unique benefits based on the product type, storage requirements, and distribution needs. 

Pillow Bags: A cost-effective, lightweight option for bulk produce like carrots, potatoes, and apples. Compatible with high-speed VFFS machines and eco-friendly materials.

Stand-Up Pouches: Ideal for fresh-cut fruits, dried fruits, and salads. Resealable zippers maintain freshness, while strong branding and barrier options extend shelf life.

Pillow Bags with Side Gusset: Expands when filled, maximizing capacity while staying compact. Suitable for leafy greens, dried fruits, and bagged salads, with optional vent holes for moisture control.

Block Bottom Bags: Premium packaging for high-end or organic produce. Stands upright for better visibility and can include resealable zippers and transparent windows.

Whether you need cost-effective bulk packaging, premium stand-up pouches, or hygienic washdown solutions, Unified Flex offers a wide range of packaging machines to meet your needs. 

Call us today at 1-866-369-4181 to explore the best packaging formats for your fruits and vegetables! 

Packaging for fruits and vegetables must ensure freshness, protection, hygiene, convenience, and sustainability. 

• Freshness & Shelf Life: Packaging should use barrier films, perforations, or nitrogen flushing to maintain moisture balance and prevent spoilage. 

• Physical Protection: Flexible yet durable materials help prevent bruising and crushing during transportation. Options like pillow bags and block bottom pouches provide added strength. 

• Hygiene & Food Safety: Packaging must comply with FDA and USDA standards, use food-safe materials, and offer tamper-evident seals. Washdown-ready machines ensure sanitary production. 

• Convenience & Appeal: Zippers, spouts, and clear windows improve usability and branding, making stand-up pouches and side gusset bags ideal for retail. 

Unified Flex offers packaging machines that meet these requirements, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Contact us to find the best solution for your produce! 

Selecting the right packaging machine for fresh produce is essential for maintaining freshness, shelf life, and efficiency. The ideal choice depends on packaging format, production volume, and food safety requirements. 

1. Choosing the Right Packaging Format 

Fruits and vegetables require specialized packaging to protect them from spoilage, bruising, and external contaminants. Some of the most effective formats include: 

• Block Bottom Bags & Box Pouches: Provide stability and durability for premium packaging. 

• Doy Rim Style Bags & Stand-Up Pouches: Offer resealability and strong shelf appeal. 

• Flat Bottom 4 Corner Bags: Maximize storage capacity while maintaining a sleek look. 

• Pillow Bags & Pillow Bags with Side Gussets: Ideal for bulk packaging with high-speed production. 

• Quad Seal Bags: Enhance durability and maintain a structured appearance. 

2. Matching Packaging to Production Needs 

• For small to medium production: A flexible solution that allows for quick changeovers and versatility in bag styles. 

• For high-volume operations: A fully automated system that ensures consistent, high-speed packaging with minimal downtime. 

3. Ensuring Freshness and Food Safety 

• Barrier films and nitrogen flushing help extend shelf life by reducing oxygen exposure. 

• Washdown-ready construction is essential for moisture-sensitive produce and hygiene compliance. 

• Tamper-evident and resealable options improve product protection and consumer convenience. 

4. Finding the Right Packaging Solution 

The best packaging machine should align with production requirements, packaging format, and food safety standards. By choosing a solution that meets these needs, businesses can optimize efficiency while maintaining the quality of fresh produce. 

For expert guidance on selecting the ideal packaging system, contact us. 

Fresh fruits and vegetables require specialized packaging machines designed to maintain freshness, efficiency, and food safety. The main types include: 

• Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines: Ideal for bulk packaging of produce like apples, carrots, and potatoes with high-speed automation. 

• Stand-Up Pouch Bagging Machines: Designed for fresh-cut fruits, dried fruits, and salad mixes. Offers resealable zippers and spouts for added convenience. 

• Sachet Machines: Suitable for small portion packs of dried fruits, seeds, or single-serve produce-based products. 

• Stick Pack Machines: Used for narrow, single-serving packs of fruit powders, purées, or vegetable-based supplements. 

Selecting the right machine depends on packaging format, production volume, and hygiene requirements to ensure freshness, efficiency, and durability. For more details, contact us. 

A Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Packaging Machine helps preserve freshness by: 

• Sealed Packaging: Prevents moisture loss and oxidation, keeping produce fresh longer. 

• Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): Uses nitrogen flushing to slow spoilage and extend shelf life. 

• Ventilation Control: Micro-perforated films allow proper airflow, preventing condensation. 

• Resealable Options: Zippers and spouts help maintain freshness after opening. 

• Hygienic Design: Washdown-compatible machines ensure food safety and prevent contamination. 

Choosing the right packaging solution ensures optimal freshness, extended shelf life, and product protection.

Contact us today to find the best packaging solution for your fresh produce!

Automating the packaging process for fresh fruits and vegetables offers several advantages, including: 

• Increased Efficiency: High-speed operation reduces manual labor and increases output. 

• Improved Freshness: Sealed packaging, nitrogen flushing, and ventilation options help extend shelf life. 

• Consistent Packaging Quality: Ensures uniform sealing, weight accuracy, and proper portioning. 

• Reduced Product Waste: Precise filling minimizes overfill and prevents spoilage. 

• Enhanced Food Safety: Hygienic, washdown-compatible designs reduce contamination risks. 

• Versatile Packaging Options: Supports various formats like stand-up pouches, pillow bags, and quad seal bags. 

Automated packaging ensures higher productivity, better product protection, and reduced costs, making it an essential investment for fresh produce packaging.

Contact us today to optimize your fresh produce packaging with the right automated solution!

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is a technology used in food packaging that replaces the natural air inside a package with a controlled gas mixture, typically reducing oxygen and increasing nitrogen or carbon dioxide levels. 

How MAP Helps Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: 

• Extends Shelf Life: Slows down oxidation and microbial growth, keeping produce fresher for longer. 

• Preserves Quality: Reduces moisture loss and maintains color, texture, and flavor. 

• Prevents Spoilage: Helps control respiration rates in fruits and vegetables to delay ripening. 

• Reduces Waste: Minimizes premature spoilage, ensuring products stay fresh from packaging to consumption. 

MAP is widely used in pillow bags, stand-up pouches, and other produce packaging to maintain freshness and product integrity without the need for preservatives.