bags keep cut watermelon fresh up to 11 days

a gusseted bag for sliced watermelon provides an extended shelf life and adds consumer convenience with a carry handle, resealability, and the option to buy smaller portions. maglio&rsquos sliced watermelons, the readyripe watermelon pouch was recently awarded the united fresh innovation award for best new packaging at the 2015 united fresh convention in chicago. packaging includes two gusset bag designs customsized for &frac14cut and &frac12cut sliced watermelon that include a clear window to allow consumers easy view of the fruit quality before purchasing. this product has already been successful in a test market of more than 600 stores across the u.s., with plans to roll out in additional markets this year.&nbsp&nbsp &nbsp