"An innovative tray sealer made for the fruit and vegetable industry"

G. Mondini generally works with the mid to high end of the market however, two years ago, it launched a machine that fills the gap at the lower end. "We can therefore offer solutions for all production levels," comments Marco Brenna, Head of equipment development & innovation. "The company always works with pre-formed containers, which can be either plastic or paper/plastic composites or even just paper."

G. Mondini is a major global player in the production of complete filling and packaging lines for food products. 2022 represented a very special moment for the company, as it marked the 50th anniversary since its foundation. To date, the company has distributed over 16,000 systems worldwide, a testament to its extensive presence and the effectiveness of its solutions.

Daniel Paderni (Head of packaging development & innovation) and Marco Brenna (Head of equipment development&innovation) at Fruit Attraction 2024

At Fruit Attraction 2024, the company showcased TRAVE Fresh. "It is an advanced tray sealer for the fruit and vegetable industry, which maximizes line speed, reduces plastic consumption and guarantees the freshness of delicate products, such as small fruits," Brenna continues. "With the ability to seal plastic, cardboard and pulp trays, TRAVE Fresh offers efficiency and flexibility to meet a wide variety of packaging requirements."

"In terms of the technologies used, we offer 'just sealed' solutions for fruits, where perforated films can be used to allow the produce to breathe while, for vegetables, we prefer modified atmosphere solutions to ensure longer-term preservation. For the ready-to-eat range of vegetables in particular, some customers are also turning to vacuum-packed solutions."

"The operation of the TRAVE range is standard for the various different markets. What changes is the mold inside it, which can be adapted according to the intrinsic characteristics of the product and the configuration of the tray and film used."

TRAVE Fresh is a very flexible machine, available as different models depending on the productivity to be achieved. Brenna highlights that "it is possible to process the produce in both single and double rows. G.Mondini's main objective is to provide customers with a complete turnkey solution, including product control in terms of weight and quality, combined with different types of packaging. In addition, the solution includes the automatic positioning of packages in cardboard and/or plastic crates, with different configurations. This approach ensures that all packs are suitable for final sale, minimizing potential waste on supermarket shelves".

Click here for the TRAVE Fresh brochure.

For more information:G. Mondini SpAvia Brescia 5-725033 Cologne (BS) - Italy[email protected]www.gmondini.com