Molded Pulp Packs for Eggs, Fruit & Produce: The Original Sustainable Tray
Eggs and soft fruit need cushioning, airflow, and moisture control. Molded pulp packs deliver all three with a renewable material that can go straight to compost at retail.
The Scenario: A berry farm that replaced foam punnets
A berry farm was packing raspberries in PET clamshells. The clamshells trapped condensation, and the farm was paying rising plastic packaging taxes in two export markets.
Pain Points
- Condensation fogged clamshells and shortened berry shelf life;
- Plastic packaging taxes added cost per unit in export markets;
- Retailers asked for home-compostable produce packaging.
The Solution: A pulp punnet that breathes and composts
The farm switched to a molded pulp punnet with vented walls and a pulp lid. The punnet holds 125 g of raspberries and stacks into a display-ready case:
1. Vented pulp walls Airflow reduces condensation, keeping berries dry and firm.
2. Compression-resistant rim The reinforced rim lets punnets stack without crushing bottom berries.
3. Home-compostable The punnet meets home-compostable criteria, ending the plastic waste stream.
The Result: Longer shelf life, lower export tax
Condensation damage fell sharply, and the farm reported one extra day of retail shelf life on raspberries. The compostable claim opened a new export retail account.
Related reading: For a complementary angle on produce case study vs general cushioning, see [biopackbox-molded-pulp-egg-fresh-produce](https://biopackbox.com/blog/biopackbox-molded-pulp-egg-fresh-produce).