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Aran launches a New Generation of Tomato Packaging

23/09/2025

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Aran Group
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Micro-cracks in packaging can silently damage entire shipments. Aran’s new bag is engineered to prevent Flex Cracks and protect tomato products over long distances.

In tomato processing and logistics, packaging performance directly determines product integrity. Whether transporting diced tomatoes, paste, or concentrate, one of the most underestimated risks is Flex Cracks, micro-fractures in multilayer films caused by vibration, handling, or temperature fluctuations.

Though invisible, Flex Cracks can compromise oxygen barriers, accelerate degradation, and cause leakage or contamination. For processors, this can mean batch loss, product recalls, or regulatory issues, all preventable with the right packaging solution.

Tomato-Specific Challenges

Diced tomatoes are among the most difficult to transport. Their movement against bag walls during handling creates constant stress, greatly increasing the risk of Flex Crack formation.

Tomato concentrate is less aggressive and can be transported safely in standard bags without major flex concerns.

Oxygen sensitivity varies: some products tolerate standard barrier packaging, while others benefit from high-barrier solutions to extend shelf life.

This makes packaging design a product-specific decision, not just a logistics one.

Understanding Flex Cracks in Film Structures
Flex Cracks typically form in multilayer films when barrier layers such as EVOH or metallized films are subjected to:

  • Vibration during intermodal shipping
  • Abrasion within outer packaging
  • Stress from filling, stacking, or handling
  • Temperature fluctuations causing expansion and contraction

Metallized films, while offering strong oxygen protection, are brittle and prone to cracking. EVOH, with greater elasticity, provides better resistance to mechanical fatigue but still requires careful engineering.

Aran’s Packaging Solutions for Tomatoes
After two years of research, Aran developed the Premium Flex family of bags, engineered specifically for long-distance, high-volume tomato transport.

Key Features:

  • Flex-Crack Resistance: film structure disperses stress and prevents micro-fractures during shipping.
  • Optimized Material Design: reduced material content with a 100% PE inner layer for lighter, more efficient bags.
  • Logistics Reliability: consistent performance on extended transport routes, ensuring product quality.
  • Barrier Options: available in standard and high-barrier versions to match product sensitivity and shelf-life needs.

Built for Tomato Logistics
For tomato processors and distributors, Flex Cracks are not just a packaging defect, they are a supply chain challenge. By engineering bags to withstand stress and protect barrier performance, Aran helps ensure tomatoes arrive fresh, safe, and high-quality, regardless of distance.

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