About LifeSpan
Amcor and LifeSpan have been involved in passive modified atmosphere packaging longer than any other organisation.
History
LifeSpan® technology was born in Australia within ICI in conjunction with the Victorian and NSW Departments of Agriculture in 1991. Since that time the product range and technology of LifeSpan has expanded into several packaging formats for an ever growing product range that now also includes the innovative TearFlex pallet shroud and bin liner formats for most fresh produce varieties.
Growth
Amcor acquired the LifeSpan business in 1995 and it has since blossomed into one of the leading MAP brands globally with an ever increasing product range.
Amcor Flexibles propelled LifeSpan onto the world stage under its overall stewardship and guidance. LifeSpan became the leading bulk Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) brand, known worldwide for its reliability, excellent service and continuous innovation.
Benefits
The global appeal and ease of use is why LifeSpan now has such a commanding presence in the major produce markets worldwide. Packers and exporters alike point to its overall quality performance and the cost savings obtained.
Lifespan products utilise highly engineered and specified film. Many users recover the cost of LifeSpan bags as a result of the reduction in produce weight loss during the distribution process. Then they gain the other benefits from LifeSpan at no extra cost. LifeSpan significantly increases the storage life of fresh produce when used correctly.
In controlled trials, it has been shown that LifeSpan passive modified atmosphere technology is as effective, more efficient and less expensive than gas injected active modified atmosphere systems.
Service
To ensure thorough service and support for the products, the LifeSpan product range is sold through a network of agents based in most major produce growing regions. Customers are further supported by specialist LifeSpan sales and technical staff who regularly visit key markets. They are able to train packers new to LifeSpan products and discuss technical or logistics issues with existing users. Agents and lifespan staff also help with monitoring the performance of our products during the packing operation and at destinations after shipping.
More Information
Holding all the key MAP Patents, Amcor pioneered MAP technology in fresh produce since its inception in the mid 1980’s in both retail and bulk packaging applications. LifeSpan packaging is Amcor’s brand for bulk packaging and P Plus is Amcor’s brand for MAP retail applications.
Read more about P Plus
Read more about Modified Atmosphere Packaging technology
Recent Research
Independent investigations involving LifeSpan Packaging products that have been reported recently.
Lifespan use with Table Grapes, ARC Infruitec South Africa.
Cherry Shelf-life Extension, Cornell University.
LifeSpan Packaging of Pears, Oregon State University.
LifeSpan may be beneficial in suppressing a range of rot growths
LifeSpan has made a major impact in reducing the wastage of fresh produce through the distribution chain.
Amcor is also a leader in fresh produce retail applications using MAP.
