The best open top box in the world!

The DEFOR Packaging System is creating a revolution in the produce industry worldwide. Growers love it, packers love it, shippers love it, and retailers love it.

The DEFOR system was the first to include interlocking, stacking, modular corrugated boxes designed specifically for produce. Its worldwide patented design features include angled sides (prevents nesting, improves ventilation, adds to strength), carton folded lugs (double wall strength, resistance to deflecting), triangular corner posts (vertical stacking strength), flute direction (minimal bulge, improved graphics with internal capability), and unique glue pattern (pack longevity, strength).

DEFOR comes in industry standard sizing. This drastically reduces handling for a market-ready product and also lowers cost and risk of damage to product before it reaches markets. DEFOR will take product around the globe in perfect condition. It holds up well in transit, and it looks great in the marketplace.

DEFOR has an advanced board structure, thinner yet stronger than standard corrugated board - providing efficient cooling and lower freight costs. Specifically designed to protect the most delicate of produce, DEFOR has been proven to withstand long-term high humidity storage or transit with minimal bulging or sagging. Coupled with the patented tab and slot design that firmly locks boxes together, DEFOR boxes can be stacked two pallets high without risk to the bottom layers. DEFOR standard size 600 x 400mm and half size 300 x 400mm trays are designed to be a perfect fit for USA and European supermarket shelves, and comply with the FBA and FEFCO modularity standards. The DEFOR system solves a multitude of problems for retailers as well as packers. The 'field to display' containers reduce shrinkage from handling and transport as well as labour in the store by providing an easy-to-rotate shelf ready display. The smooth sides and flute direction of the DEFOR box allow for printing both inside and out, for superior brand impact during transit and at point of sale. When the box arrives at the retailers, it's ready to go on immediate display - no flaps to cut or further handling of the produce required. As boxes empty, they can be removed and discarded. DEFOR board is fully recyclable - great for the environment and a further cost saving for growers and retailers used to dealing with returnable plastic crates (RPC's).

Summary of Benefits:

• Faster field packing     
• Reduced shrink     
• Less handling     
• Reduced transport costs     
• Modular stacking at distribution centres     
• Retail-ready display     
• Reduced retail labour costs     
• Full colour graphic appeal     
• Recyclable     
• Meets FBA/FEFCO Common Footprint Standard

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How much more than our current packaging will DEFOR cost?
A. Every case has unique considerations but generally we find that DEFOR is less expensive overall as it delivers additional value back to users. The cost of each DEFOR box may be a little bit more than similar forms of corrugated packaging but given the additional strength (improved fruit quality/less shrink), reduced paper/thinner walls (ventilation and freight efficiencies), modularity (logistics savings and improved fruit quality), open top (reduced handling, labour savings and improved fruit quality and graphics capabilities) - it makes sense to change. DEFOR can lower your packaging Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Ask us how implementing the DEFOR system can add value to your business.

Q. Will this design improve my cooling efficiencies?
A. The short answer is probably yes. In our experience cooling facilities vary to the extreme. The beauty of using DEFOR is that every user receives a unique design that optimises ventilation to ensure the fruit arrives in first class condition!

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