Blossom Hill introduces linerless apricot packaging

Blossom Hill Packing, a US apricot grower, has introduced a new linerless pack format as part of its commitment to innovation and sustainability in fresh produce packaging.

The new packs feature linerless lids printed by Reflex Group, paired with TrayCycle trays supplied by Paper, Pulp & Film and printed by Superior Litho. These window tray designs were featured during the California apricot season at major retailers across the US and Canada.

A key driver of the project’s success is the Ravenwood Nobac 5000 applicator, which applies linerless fruit lids at a rate of over 50 packs per minute. This high-speed automation has delivered labor savings while ensuring consistent, precise application. Ravenwood’s linerless fruit lids offer a sustainable product that reduces material waste, enhances shelf impact and eliminates the need for backing paper, streamlining both production and recycling.

The TrayCycle trays, developed by Paper, Pulp & Film, are a fiber-based alternative to plastic clamshells, designed specifically for produce, prepared foods and foodservice applications. The trays offer a compelling combination of sustainability, functionality and shelf appeal and are fully recyclable and PFAS-free.

'We’re proud to support Blossom Hill Packing with a linerless solution that delivers both speed and sustainability. The Nobac 5000 not only reduces labor costs with high-speed automation but also helps set a new benchmark for product visibility and presentation in fresh produce,' said Tal Cloud, president and owner of PP&F.

Featuring a custom window design for maximum product visibility, the new linerless pack provides sustainable retail presentation in the North American fresh produce market. Ravenwood’s linerless labeling technology offers a sustainable, waste-free product by eliminating backing paper. It enables high-speed, efficient application with full-surface branding.