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In August 2002, LLS launched "Smartbag Technology"
in the USA. Our partners are the billion dollar film
extruder, Flexsol Packaging. They manufacture out of
Chicago, Newark and Florida, which gives LLS the ability
to supply the American market on a local basis. The
Flexsol mission statement is:-
FlexSol Packaging Corporation is committed to becoming
a "World Class" provider of film and bags for the flexible
packaging industry.We will strengthen our relationships
with our customers by understanding their needs and
providing products and services, which meet or exceed
their expectations. We are committed to ISO 9001 certification
as the methodology to help us continually improve our
service, products and processes.We will invest in highly
skilled and professional people to lead our efforts
to meet and exceed our internal and external customers'
requirements.We will maximize our cash flow so that
we can invest in new equipment and technologies, which
strengthen our customer relationships and yield superior
returns to our shareholders and employees.
Our project moved forward when Ballantines tested Smart
Technology-Smarthoods & Smartbags on Nectarines in August
2002.
- The goal - to deliver consistent quality throughout
an extended California season.
- After storage for 6-8 weeks, the Nectarines maintained
their brix, colour & flavour.
- The test was a remarkable success; the quality of
the fruit,premium grade.
Ballantine suggested that we team up with the Chilean
growing community to conduct an in depth study of the
Smart Technology. The results have been outstanding.
The Chilean results support earlier studies done by
Long Life Solutions in Greece.
- Testing demonstrates that Smart Technology will
allow leading suppliers to deliver a consistently
better quality fruit for both domestic & export
/ import markets.
- Smartbags guarantee that produce packed in Smart
Technology products will provide a good eating experience
from distribution, retailing & consumption of
produce.
GOALS ACCOMPLISHED
- Improved the delivered consistency & freshness of
Chilean stonefruit.
- Eliminated, or dramatically reduced weight loss
& dehydration.
- Helped to reduce internal browning & chill injury
in stored product.
- Allowed growers & packers to extend the hold fresh
lifetime of fruit.
- Reduced associated mealy character in delivered
fruit.
- Delivered a better quality eating experience to
the customer.
- Reduced retail shrink & wastage.
Long Life Solutions are now working with some of
the largest names in America including Dudda, Chiquita
and Dole. Our commitment to invest in research and development,
as well as improving our films and product ranges, means
these companies are buying into tomorrow's technology
today.
Please dont hesitate to Contact
Us if you require any more information.
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