Date: January 2026
Category: Industry News | Packaging Solutions
With the continuous growth of global fruit exports, ensuring product safety during transportation has become increasingly important. Fresh fruits are highly sensitive to pressure, impact, and vibration, making packaging design a critical factor in maintaining quality from origin to destination.
This week, Hengnice highlights the role of paper corner protectors in improving packaging stability and reducing damage in fruit export logistics.
Fruit shipments often travel long distances and pass through multiple handling stages, including palletizing, container loading, and cross-border transportation. Common packaging challenges include:
Carton deformation caused by stacking pressure
Load shifting during handling and transit
Damage to outer cartons affecting fruit quality
Reduced shelf life due to compromised packaging
These risks increase when pallets are unstable or when cartons lack sufficient edge protection.
Paper corner protectors provide structural reinforcement to fruit cartons and palletized loads without adding excessive weight. When used together with stretch film or strapping, they help create a more stable and secure unit load.
Key benefits for fruit exporters include:
Improved pallet stability for stacked cartons
Protection of carton edges from compression and impact
Even distribution of strapping pressure
Reduced risk of carton collapse during long-distance transport
By reinforcing the weakest points of the packaging, paper corner protectors help preserve both packaging integrity and product quality.
Hengnice paper corner protectors are widely applied in fruit export packaging for products such as apples, citrus, grapes, and other fresh produce. They are compatible with common export carton sizes and can be customized in length and thickness to match specific pallet configurations.
Their clean, paper-based structure makes them suitable for food-related logistics environments.
As a recyclable paper product, paper corner protectors align with the growing demand for sustainable packaging in the fresh produce industry. They contain no wood and require no fumigation, making them well suited for international fruit exports and simplifying customs procedures.
Hengnice continues to work with customers across different industries to optimize protective packaging solutions. By focusing on practical design and consistent quality, the company supports fruit exporters in reducing transportation risks and improving delivery outcomes.
For more information about paper corner protectors for fruit export packaging, please contact the Hengnice team.
