Pack sizes
What sizes do strawberry punnets and clamshells come in?
Short answer
Strawberry packs are sold by fruit weight. AVI's rPET range covers 190 g (PNG 190 / 55), 220 g (PNG 220 / 60), 225 g (PNG 400 / 40), 240 g (PNG 240 / 70), 250 g (PNG 250 / 75, 128 × 94 × 75 mm), 1 pint / 300 g (PNG 253 / 43) and 500 g, either as a heat-seal punnet (A-30 / 75) or a flowpack tray (FLW 180 120 / 60).
Part of the guide: Strawberry packaging guide
- Smallest190 g, 115 × 115 × 55 mm
- Most common250 g, 128 × 94 × 75 mm
- Largest500 g, 145 × 120 × 75 mm
Strawberry packs and what they hold
| Pack | Type | Size (L × W × H) | Empty weight | Holds | Per carton | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNG 190 / 55 | Hinged lid | 115 × 115 × 55 mm | 9 g | 190 g | 1,800 | |
| PNG 220 / 60 | Hinged lid | 115 × 115 × 60 mm | 9 g | 220 g | 1,800 | |
| PNG 400 / 40 | Hinged lid | 162 × 122 × 40 mm | 11 g | 225 g | 1,700 | |
| PNG 240 / 70 | Hinged lid | 115 × 115 × 70 mm | 9 g | 240 g | 1,800 | |
| PNG 250 / 75 | Hinged lid | 128 × 94 × 75 mm | 9 g | 250 g | 1,225 | |
| PNG 253 / 43 | Hinged lid | 190 × 115 × 43 mm | 13 g | 1 pint, 300 g | 900 | |
| A-30 / 75 | Flat lid heat-sealed to base | 145 × 120 × 75 mm | 9 g | 500 g | 1,800 / 1,775 / 1,680 | |
| FLW 180 120 / 60 | Wrapped on a flow-wrapping line | 184 × 117 × 60 mm | 9 g | 500 g flowpack | 1,420 |
All packs are rPET. Figures from AVI's catalogue; tolerances and fill depend on the produce, so samples are the final check.
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Sizes by market
- India and Europe: 200–250 g retail packs, 500 g for larger families and food service.
- United Kingdom: 225–250 g everyday packs, 400–500 g value packs.
- United States: sold by the pint or pound; the 1-pint PNG 253 / 43 holds about 300 g.
Choosing the depth
Strawberries bruise under their own weight, so a wide, shallow pack carries the same fruit with fewer layers. That is why the 250 g size comes in several depths (55, 65 and 75 mm on the same 128 × 94 mm footprint): pick the one that fits your berry size without pressing the top layer.
Ventilation
Strawberries keep longer when the pack breathes. AVI's clamshells have vents in the base and lid; heat-seal punnets are paired with a perforated or micro-perforated lidding film.
Related questions
How much does a punnet of strawberries weigh?
Usually 200 to 400 g in Europe and India, with 250 g the most common; 500 g packs are used for value and food-service lines. The pack itself weighs 9 g for a 250 g clamshell.
Clamshell or heat-seal punnet for strawberries?
A clamshell re-closes and needs no sealing machine; a heat-seal punnet is lighter and tamper-evident but needs a tray sealer.