vQm Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) helps protect the origin quality and extend the shelf life of almonds during storage and transport. Oxygen is extracted from the packaging and replaced with carbon dioxide (CO₂) or nitrogen (N₂), creating a stable and protective atmosphere around the product.
Almonds contain a high proportion of unsaturated fats, making them sensitive to lipid oxidation during prolonged storage. Exposure to oxygen can gradually cause stale or rancid flavours and reduce the natural aroma, colour and commercial quality of the almonds.
Correct drying, moisture control and product inspection remain essential, as MAP cannot restore almonds that are already too moist, oxidised or damaged.
Applying Modified Atmosphere Packaging to semi-bulk almonds can help growers, processors, exporters and ingredient suppliers preserve product quality and extend shelf life during storage and international transport.
By reducing oxygen exposure and limiting external oxygen ingress, vQm MAP helps slow lipid oxidation and the development of stale or rancid flavours. This supports the preservation of the natural flavour, aroma and colour of almonds throughout storage and transport.
High-barrier liners limit moisture exchange with the external atmosphere. This helps almonds retain their natural texture and reduces the risk of softening, excessive drying, condensation-related damage or mould development.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging can be used to treat insects across all life stages in, using low-oxygen, CO₂-rich or N₂-rich atmospheres without conventional toxic fumigants. For applications specifically focused on insect treatment, please read our Non-chemical Insect Treatment page for requirements and further guidance.
By helping almonds maintain their quality for longer, MAP provides greater flexibility in deciding when products are stored, shipped, processed or sold based on demand, logistics and market conditions.
Designed for efficient vacuum and gas flushing of full big bags and wrapped pallets.
A reliable seal is essential for maintaining the modified atmosphere inside the packaging. The recommended sealer depends on the selected packaging option.
Designed to measure and verify MAP conditions. Measuring the and CO₂ concentrations supports quality assurance and confirms that the required MAP conditions have been achieved.
To transport semi-bulk almonds we recommend the following packaging:
All packaging is designed with the vQm valve sealed inside (that enables efficient gas flushing through one secure connection point at amazing speed) Explore the vQm Two-Way Valve →
Its form-stable square design reduces bulging and helps maximise the use of available storage and container space.
If you prefer using palletised sacks, boxes or other existing cacao packaging, you can stack them on pallets and enclose the entire unit in a vQm Wrapping Liner or a Hood liner in case an automated palletizer is used. This protects whole shipments at once without altering your existing bagging process.
In case almonds are stored in wooden/plastic bins after harvest, a bin liner can be easily applied to preserve the quality of the nuts until they are processed. MAP conditions avoid infestation, so your warehouse can be kept clean, and use of hazardous chemicals can be banned.
Protect almonds against oxidation, moisture fluctuations and insects while preserving their flavour, appearance and commercial value from origin to destination.
