Biodegradable packaging for mushrooms!

Because the Sustainable Produce Container is such a popular package with mycologists, we've got a whole page here so all the info is in one place! Click on the size name you want in order to go to that page or call Linda at 859-630-2694 for best shipping prices on a pallet with printing. Caleb Feichter of Valley Spirit Farm did (at right) and the results have been outstanding!

Sustainable Produce Container Advantages

• 100% recyclable
• Biodegrades in a backyard compost pile in a few weeks
• Cardboard is thicker than paper bags so mushrooms can't "eat" it as quickly
• Containers are sturdy enough to stack 3-6 layers tall
• Earth-themed vents for air flow
• Secure hinged lid latch
• Holds up under temperature transitions (same cardboard is used in beer bottle carriers)
• Mushrooms may dry out a bit sooner than in plastic but will never get slimy like old ones in plastic
• Containers fit in most master cartons
• Easy to hand assemble, some designs are reversible with white on one side, natural on the other
• Single and full color printing available for just 10,000 minimum (approximately a pallet)
• Ships flat saving space
• In high volumes containers are the same price as plastic and eliminate sticky labels
• Practically free machine container former available (small deposit, 3 year lease for high volumes)
• Sizes do not hold exactly same amount as current grocery store 8 oz mounded plastic tubs but this gives you an opportunity to resize, rebrand and remarket at a better price per pound.

Sustainable Produce Container sizes (click on name or photo to order that size)

HALF PINT

- Size: 4”L x 4.125”W x 1.5”H
- Design: quick autobottom in natural brown, machine formable version planned for 2021
- Mushrooms: small button, holds about 3-4 oz depending on density

TRADITIONAL SQUARE PINT

- Size: 4.375”L x 4.125”W x 2.25”H
- Design: reversible natural brown or white, hand or machine formable
- Mushrooms: buttons, shitake, holds about 4-6 oz depending on density

LOW PROFILE PINT

- Size: 6.375”L x 4”W x 1.5”H
- Design: natural brown inside and out, machine formable design planned 2021
- Mushrooms: buttons, shitake, holds 5-6 oz depending on density

1 QUART

- Size: 6.375”L x 4”W x 2.875”H
- Design: natural brown inside and out, machine formable design will replace this by end of 2020
- Mushrooms: blue, golden, pink, or yellow oyster, chestnut, lions mane, pioppini, reishi, shitake, holds about 7-9 oz, depending on density

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1.5 "TALL" QUART  

- Size: 6.375”L x 7.25”W x 4.5”H
- Design: reversible natural brown/white, hand or machine formable 
- Mushrooms: blue, golden, pink, or yellow oyster, chestnut, lions mane, pioppini, reishi, shitake, holds 10-14 oz, depending on density

2 QUART  

- Size: 6.375”L x 7.25”W x 2.875”H
- Design: reversible natural brown or white, hand or machine formable 
- Mushrooms: blue, golden, pink, or yellow oyster, chestnut, lions mane, pioppini, reishi, shitake, holds 9-12 oz, depending on density

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3 QUART  

- Size: 6.375”L x 7.5”W x 4.4375”H
- Design: reversible natural brown or white, hand or machine formable 
- Mushrooms: blue, golden, pink, or yellow oyster, chestnut, lions mane, pioppini, reishi, shitake, holds 12-18 oz, depending on density

Click on the size name you want to go to that order page or call Linda at 859-630-2694 for best shipping prices. ​

***PLEASE NOTE: FOR SANITARY, STRUCTURAL & SUSTAINABLE REASONS THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON ANY SUSTAINABLE PRODUCE CONTAINER PRODUCTS. ORDER A SAMPLE KIT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT SIZE.***