When it comes to grapes, the challenge is that they begin to deteriorate as soon as they are picked. So extending grape shelf life is critical to helping grocery stores save money and to also address the food waste issue.
Packaging and shipping grapes in Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) increases the shelf life dramatically when packed in corrugated cardboard. Richard Lindenmuth, chairman of Styrotek, recently took some time to discuss the packaging, and how it can be applied to other industries.