NL2017701B1 - Packaging and packaging method - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention relates to a packaging forming a closed internal space in which e.g. cut flowers are received for storage and/or transport purposes, wherein the packaging on the outside is impermeable to microorganisms and on the inside is impermeable to water, wherein the packaging has a strength sufficient to support at least one other identical packaging without damaging or deforming the content in the packaging, and wherein the internal space is substantially free of living microorganisms.

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(21) Aanvraagnummer: 2017701 © Aanvraag ingediend: 02/11/2016 © 2017701(21) Application number: 2017701 © Application submitted: 02/11/2016 © 2017701

BI OCTROOI (51) Int. CL:BI PATENT (51) Int. CL:

B65D 85/50 (2017.01) B65D 65/40 (2017.01) A01G 5/06 (2017.01)B65D 85/50 (2017.01) B65D 65/40 (2017.01) A01G 5/06 (2017.01)

(T) Aanvraag ingeschreven: (T) Application registered: (73) Octrooihouder(s): (73) Patent holder (s): 18/05/2018 18/05/2018 ABF Technology DWC-LLC ABF Technology DWC-LLC te Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE. in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE. (43) Aanvraag gepubliceerd: (43) Application published: Overwater Holding B.V. te De Kwakel. Overwater Holding B.V. at De Kwakel. (Th) Octrooi verleend: (Th) Patent granted: (72) Uitvinder(s): (72) Inventor (s): 18/05/2018 18/05/2018 Johannes Hendrikus Maria Overwater Johannes Hendrikus Maria Overwater te De Kwakel. at De Kwakel. (45) Octrooischrift uitgegeven: (45) Patent issued: 23/05/2018 23/05/2018 (74) Gemachtigde: (74) Agent: ir. M. van der Velden te Moerkapelle. ir. M. van der Velden in Moerkapelle.

© Packaging and packaging method (57) This invention relates to a packaging forming a closed internal space in which e.g. cut flowers are received for storage and/or transport purposes, wherein the packaging on the outside is impermeable to microorganisms and on the inside is impermeable to water, wherein the packaging has a strength sufficient to support at least one other identical packaging without damaging or deforming the content in the packaging, and wherein the internal space is substantially free of living microorganisms.© Packaging and packaging method (57) This invention relates to a packaging forming a closed internal space in which eg cut flowers are received for storage and / or transport purposes, the packaging on the outside is impermeable to microorganisms and on the inside is impermeable to water, the packaging has a strength sufficient to support at least one other identical packaging without damaging or deforming the content in the packaging, and the internal space is substantially free of living microorganisms.

NL BI 2017701NL BI 2017701

Dit octrooi is verleend ongeacht het bijgevoegde resultaat van het onderzoek naar de stand van de techniek en schriftelijke opinie. Het octrooischrift komt overeen met de oorspronkelijk ingediende stukken.This patent has been granted regardless of the attached result of the research into the state of the art and written opinion. The patent corresponds to the documents originally submitted.

Title: Packaging and packaging methodTitle: Packaging and packaging method

The invention relates to a packaging for fresh produce, in particular cut flowers, and to a method of producing such a packaging.The invention relates to packaging for fresh produce, in particular cut flowers, and to a method of producing such a packaging.

Transporting and storing fresh produce such as vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants, and especially cut flowers is a well-known challenging task. The fresh produce is subject to decay, deceases, (micro)organisms and loads associated with transport, such as shocks and varying conditions such as temperature and humidity. All these factors limit the storage possibilities and shelf life of the produce, and the vase life of flowers.Transporting and storing fresh produce such as vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants, and especially cut flowers is a well-known challenging task. The fresh produce is subject to decay, deceases, (micro) organisms and loads associated with transport, such as shocks and varying conditions such as temperature and humidity. All these factors limit the storage possibilities and shelf life of the produce, and the vase life of flowers.

In the end, the quality of the fresh produce is the quality as perceived by the end consumer who buys the fresh produce and expects the produce to remain fresh for a certain period of time.In the end, the quality of the fresh produce is the quality as perceived by the end consumer who buys the fresh produce and expects the produce to remain fresh for a certain period of time.

A problem especially associated with cut flowers and bouquets is that there are days throughout the year with much more demand than other days of the year. Examples thereof are Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. The demand may be such that it is impossible to prepare all cut flowers and bouquets close to this day, so that there is a huge demand for a method for preparing cut flowers and bouquets that can be stored for a relatively long period of time while still being perceived as fresh by the consumer.A problem especially associated with cut flowers and bouquets is that there are days throughout the year with much more demand than other days of the year. Examples thereof are Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. The demand may be such that it is impossible to prepare all cut flowers and bouquets close to this day, so that there is a huge demand for a method for preparing cut flowers and bouquets that can be stored for a relatively long period of time while still being perceived as fresh by the consumer.

The same applies to other days in the year where the cut flowers and the bouquets are sold via retailers and where the cut flowers and bouquets are sold after being in the store for an unpredictable period of time. Independent of the period of time the flowers have been present in the store, the buyer expects a fresh product that will last at least a week at home, preferably ten days. Where florists are dedicated to taking care of the flowers and are usually very experienced, personnel in e.g. supermarkets are less experienced and have less attention to the proper care of the flowers. Hence, there are a lot of problems associated with keeping the fresh produce, and in particular cut flowers and bouquets, fresh for the end consumer.The same applies to other days in the year where the cut flowers and bouquets are sold through retailers and where the cut flowers and bouquets are sold after being in the store for an unpredictable period of time. Independent of the period of time the flowers have been present in the store, the buyer expects a fresh product that will last at least a week at home, preferably ten days. Where florists are dedicated to taking care of the flowers and are usually very experienced, personnel in for example supermarkets are less experienced and have less attention to the proper care of the flowers. Hence, there are a lot of problems associated with keeping the fresh produce, and in particular cut flowers and bouquets, fresh for the end consumer.

Many prior art solutions try to bring the fresh produce in an inactive state by controlling the atmosphere around the fresh produce. So-called modified atmosphere packages, e.g. as disclosed in NL1031274, use a foil or film that is permeable to one compound and impermeable to another compound thereby creating an atmosphere inside the packaging that is different from the atmosphere outside the packaging. However, it is known that these packages are very difficult and therefore expensive to make. Further, it is also known that for each species a different atmosphere may be optimal, in that case requiring a specific packaging depending on the content of the packaging.Many prior art solutions try to bring the fresh produce into an inactive state by controlling the atmosphere around the fresh produce. So-called modified atmosphere packages, e.g. as disclosed in NL1031274, use a foil or film that is permeable to one compound and impermeable to another compound creating an atmosphere inside the packaging that is different from the atmosphere outside the packaging. However, it is known that these packages are very difficult and therefore expensive to make. Further, it is also known that for each species a different atmosphere may be optimal, in that case requiring a specific packaging depending on the content of the packaging.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved packaging for cut flowers, which allows to store the cut flowers for a long period of time.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide improved packaging for cut flowers, which allows to store the cut flowers for a long period of time.

This object is achieved by providing a packaging forming a closed internal space in which fresh produce, in particular cut flowers, are received for storage and/or transport purposes, wherein the packaging on the outside is impermeable to microorganisms and on the inside is impermeable to water, wherein the packaging has a strength sufficient to support at least one other identical packaging without damaging or deforming the content of the packaging, i.e. the fresh produce in particular the cut flowers, and wherein the internal space is substantially free of living microorganisms.This object is achieved by providing a packaging forming a closed internal space in which fresh produce, in particular cut flowers, are received for storage and / or transport purposes, the packaging on the outside is impermeable to microorganisms and on the inside is impermeable to water, the packaging has a strength sufficient to support at least one other identical packaging without damaging or deforming the content of the packaging, ie the fresh produce in particular the cut flowers, and the internal space is substantially free of living microorganisms.

It is to be noted that hereinafter the phrase fresh produce includes all kind of perishable goods such as vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, plants, pot-plants, etc., and that hereinafter the phrase ‘cut flowers’ also includes bouquets, unless specifically stated otherwise.It is to be noted that the phrase fresh produce includes all kind of perishable goods such as vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, plants, pot plants, etc., and that the phrase 'cut flowers' also includes bouquets, unless specifically stated otherwise.

The invention is based on the insight that to keep fresh produce fresh, the most important parameters are the amount of microorganisms and the humidity of the atmosphere. The absence of microorganisms keeps the fresh produce alive and free of attacks from these microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, e.g. botrytis. Further, fresh produce such as cut flowers are prevented from dehydrating by keeping all water inside the packaging. As a result, the fresh produce, can be stored in a humid, disinfected environment, where spores and bacteria cannot develop and the fresh produce do not dehydrate.The invention is based on the insight that to keep fresh produce fresh, the most important parameters are the amount of microorganisms and the humidity of the atmosphere. The absence of microorganisms keeps the fresh produce alive and free of attacks from these microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, e.g. botrytis. Further, fresh produce such as cut flowers are prevented from dehydrating by keeping all water inside the packaging. As a result, the fresh produce, can be stored in a humid, disinfected environment, where spores and bacteria cannot develop and the fresh produce do not dehydrate.

Where prior art packages use water absorption pads to prevent water from condensing as liquid water is a known source for excessive growth of microorganisms, no special care for condensed water is required, as this water is free from microorganisms and thus no microorganisms can grow and multiply. Hence, the humidity in the packages may be high.Where prior art packages use water absorption pads to prevent water from condensing as liquid water is a known source for excessive growth or microorganisms, no special care for condensed water is required, as this water is free from microorganisms and thus no microorganisms can grow and multiply . Hence, the humidity in the packages may be high.

Another advantage is that the packaging can be fabricated much easier and also allows for stacking of the packaging without damaging or deforming the content. Hence, the packaging can be used to display the cut flowers in a stacked, i.e. vertical manner. This will save a lot of floor space in for instance supermarkets and flower shops, where selling flowers currently requires a lot of floor space due to the use of buckets arranged adjacent to each other on the floor.Another advantage is that the packaging can be fabricated much easier and also allows for stacking or packaging without damaging or deforming the content. Hence, the packaging can be used to display the cut flowers in a stacked, i.e. vertical manner. This will save a lot of floor space for instance supermarkets and flower shops, where selling flowers currently requires a lot of floor space due to the use of buckets arranged adjacent to each other on the floor.

The fact that the fresh produce, and especially cut flowers, can be stored and displayed in a closed packaging, also allows for a more hygienic situation in the shops. Currently, in supermarkets and flower shops, cut flowers are kept in dirty buckets filled with infected water. When the cut flowers are received in the buckets, they are contaminated with microorganisms. Combined with consumers touching the flowers, there is no hygienic situation on the shop floor. With the packaging according to the invention, this can be much improved.The fact that the fresh produce, and especially cut flowers, can be stored and displayed in closed packaging, also allows for a more hygienic situation in the shops. Currently, in supermarkets and flower shops, cut flowers are kept in dirty buckets filled with infected water. When the cut flowers are received in the buckets, they are contaminated with microorganisms. Combined with consumers touching the flowers, there is no hygienic situation on the shop floor. With the packaging according to the invention, this can be much improved.

Another advantage is that the same packaging can be used to transport and to display the produce, so that repackaging of the produce for display in the stores is not necessary and the produce can be kept in its safe environment.Another advantage is that the same packaging can be used to transport and to display the produce, so that repackaging or the produce for display in the stores is not necessary and the produce can be kept in its safe environment.

In an embodiment, especially in case of cut flowers, the cut flowers are not in contact with a reservoir of liquid water to water the cut flowers. In other words, the cut flowers can be stored and transported in a so-called dry state without being watered. A huge advantage is that no special measures are required to water the cut flowers, which measures need to be special in order to function as well when the packaging is accidentally held upside down and/or to prevent the packaging from being wetted.In an embodiment, especially in case of cut flowers, the cut flowers are not in contact with a reservoir or liquid water to water the cut flowers. In other words, the cut flowers can be stored and transported in a so-called dry state without being watered. A huge advantage is that no special measures are required to water the cut flowers, which measures need to be special in order to function as well when the packaging is accidentally held upside down and / or to prevent packaging from being legalized.

In an embodiment, the humidity in the internal space is between 70% and 100%, preferably above 80%, more preferably above 85%, most preferably above 90%. This aids in preventing the fresh produce from dehydrating.In an embodiment, the humidity in the internal space is between 70% and 100%, preferably above 80%, more preferably above 85%, most preferably above 90%. This aids in preventing the fresh produce from dehydrating.

In an embodiment, the packaging further comprises a cooling element to cool the internal space. Cooling has the advantage of slowing down the activity of the fresh produce, e.g. the cut flowers, thereby further increasing the period the fresh produce can be stored and transported. It also helps in reducing the temperature variations subjected to the fresh produce. Conditioned transport may keep fresh produce fresh for a longer period, especially when the temperature is lowered. However, the conditions during transport are most of the time not extended to the end consumer, e.g. when delivering directly to consumers. By integrating a cooling element, the ‘cold chain’ can be extended to the end consumer resulting in a fresh product upon arrival.In an embodiment, the packaging further comprises a cooling element to cool the internal space. Cooling has the advantage of slowing down the activity of the fresh produce, e.g. the cut flowers, further increasing the period the fresh produce can be stored and transported. It also helps in reducing the temperature variations to the fresh produce. Conditioned transport may keep fresh produce fresh for a longer period, especially when the temperature is lowered. However, the conditions during transport are most of the time not extended to the end consumer, e.g. when delivering directly to consumers. By integrating a cooling element, the "cold chain" can be extended to the end consumer resulting in a fresh product upon arrival.

In an embodiment, the packaging further comprises a first non-return valve to introduce a medium to the internal space when a predetermined pressure difference is applied to the first non-return valve, and preferably also a second non-return valve to allow air to escape from the internal space when a predetermined overpressure is present in the internal space.In an embodiment, the packaging further comprises a first non-return valve to introduce a medium to the internal space when a predetermined pressure difference is applied to the first non-return valve, and preferably also a second non-return valve to allow air to escape from the internal space when a predetermined overpressure is present in the internal space.

The first non-return valve may be advantageously used when disinfecting the internal space of the packaging. A mist comprising disinfectants may be introduced into the packaging to kill the microorganisms inside the packaging. By introducing the mist into the packaging an overpressure may be created. A too excessive pressure build up may be prevented by the second non-return valve, which allows air to escape from the packaging, so that for disinfecting purposes, the mist comprising disinfectants entering the internal space via the first non-return valve may replace the air escaping from the packaging via the second non-return valve. The first and second non-return valve are preferably configured such that during storage and transport no fluid communication between the internal space and the environment is possible via the first and second non-return valve to prevent microorganisms from entering the internal space and to prevent water to escape the internal space.The first non-return valve may be advantageously used when disinfecting the internal space of the packaging. A mist including disinfectants may be introduced into the packaging to kill the microorganisms inside the packaging. By introducing the mist into the packaging an overpressure may be created. Too excessive pressure build up may be prevented by the second non-return valve, which allows air to escape from the packaging, so that for disinfecting purposes, the mist-containing disinfectants entering the internal space via the first non-return valve may replace the air escaping from the packaging through the second non-return valve. The first and second non-return valve are preferably configured such that during storage and transport no fluid communication between the internal space and the environment is possible via the first and second non-return valve to prevent microorganisms from entering the internal space and to prevent water to escape the internal space.

In an embodiment, the packaging on the inside does not absorb water, e.g. is water repellent. This may have the advantage that the strength of the packaging is not compromised by the absorption of water, which is known to happen for e.g. carton.In an embodiment, the packaging on the inside does not absorb water, e.g., water is repellent. This may have the advantage that the strength of the packaging is not compromised by the absorption of water, which is known to happen for e.g. carton.

Further, the absorption of water reduces the humidity level in the internal space and this may dehydrate the cut flowers. Thirdly, dry packages may be less of a source for bacteria and fungi.Further, the absorption of water reduces the humidity level in the internal space and this may dehydrate the cut flowers. Thirdly, dry packages may be less of a source for bacteria and fungi.

Preferably, the inside of the packaging is made of plastic. This means that the entire packaging can be made of plastic, that the packaging comprises an inner packaging made of plastic and surrounding the cut flowers and an outer packaging made of another material, e.g. carton surrounding the inner packaging, which may be foil or film, or that the packaging comprises a coating made of plastic on the inner side of the packaging.Preferably, the inside of the packaging is made of plastic. This means that the entire packaging can be made of plastic, that the packaging comprises an inner packaging made of plastic and surrounding the cut flowers and an outer packaging made of another material, eg carton surrounding the inner packaging, which may be foil or film, or that the packaging consists of a coating made of plastic on the inner side of the packaging.

In an embodiment, the packaging comprises a window to view the content. This may be advantageous when the packaging is used by retailers to allow the customers to view the content and to check whether the content is still fresh.In an embodiment, the packaging comprises a window to view the content. This may be advantageous when the packaging is used by retailers to allow the customers to view the content and to check whether the content is still fresh.

In an embodiment, the inner side of the window comprises a surfactant film or a hydrophilic surface to prevent condensation of water in the form of small droplets on the inner side. When viewing the content through a window, fog on the inside of the window is not received positively by the consumers as it is perceived as an indication of bad quality. With prior art packages this may indeed be the case as condensed water may be a source of microorganisms that will rapidly attack the cut flowers. However, due to disinfection of the internal space of the packaging, this is not the case for the packaging according to the current invention, but this may not be known per se by the customer.In an embodiment, the inner side of the window comprises a surfactant film or a hydrophilic surface to prevent condensation or water in the form or small droplets on the inner side. When viewing the content through a window, fog on the inside of the window is not received positively by consumers as it is perceived as an indication of bad quality. With prior art packages this may indeed be the case as condensed water may be a source of microorganisms that will rapidly attack the cut flowers. However, due to disinfection of the internal space of the packaging, this is not the case for the packaging according to the current invention, but this may not be known per se by the customer.

The invention also relates to a method for producing a packaging, in particular a packaging according to the invention, wherein the method comprises the following steps:The invention also relates to a method for producing a packaging, in particular a packaging according to the invention, according to the method comprises the following steps:

a) providing a packaging with an internal space and an opening providing access to the internal space, wherein the packaging on the outside is impermeable to microorganisms and on the inside is impermeable to water;a) providing a packaging with an internal space and an opening providing access to the internal space, the packaging on the outside is impermeable to microorganisms and on the inside is impermeable to water;

b) providing fresh produce, in particular cut flowers;b) providing fresh produce, in particular cut flowers;

c) disinfecting the internal space of the packaging;c) disinfecting the internal space of the packaging;

d) disinfecting the fresh produce;d) disinfecting the fresh produce;

e) introducing the fresh produce into the internal space via the opening;e) introducing the fresh produce into the internal space through the opening;

f) closing the opening of the packaging, wherein after closing of the opening of the packaging, the packaging has a strength sufficient to support at least one other identical packaging without damaging or deforming the content of the packaging.f) closing the opening of the packaging, following after closing of the opening of the packaging, the packaging has a strength sufficient to support at least one other identical packaging without damaging or deforming the content of the packaging.

It will be clear that the invention also relates to a packaging made using the above described method.It will be clear that the invention also relates to a packaging made using the method described above.

In an embodiment of the method, introducing the fresh produce into the internal space is carried out before disinfecting the internal space and before disinfecting the fresh produce, wherein the internal space and the fresh produce are disinfected simultaneously. It is very efficient when the fresh produce and the packaging can be prepared in a normal environment, and can be disinfected simultaneously after introducing the fresh produce into the packaging as the disinfecting steps are then combined in time.In an embodiment of the method, introducing the fresh produce into the internal space is carried out before disinfecting the internal space and before disinfecting the fresh produce, the internal space and the fresh produce are disinfected simultaneously. It is very efficient when the fresh produce and the packaging can be prepared in a normal environment, and can be disinfected simultaneously after introducing the fresh produce into the packaging as the disinfecting steps are then combined in time.

In an embodiment, disinfecting the internal space of the packaging is carried out by subjecting the internal space to a mist comprising a disinfectant, and wherein disinfecting the fresh produce is carried out by subjecting the cut flowers to a mist comprising a disinfectant.In an embodiment, disinfecting the internal space of the packaging is carried out by subjecting the internal space to a mist including a disinfectant, and disinfecting the fresh produce is carried out by subjecting the cut flowers to a mist including a disinfectant.

In an embodiment, the disinfectant comprises an anilino-pyrimidine compound.In an embodiment, the disinfectant comprises an anilino-pyrimidine compound.

In an embodiment, the disinfectant comprises a quaternary ammonium compound, preferably in combination with an anilino-pyrimidine compound, more preferably combined with water to form a mist that can be introduced into the packaging.In an embodiment, the disinfectant comprises a quaternary ammonium compound, preferably in combination with an anilino-pyrimidine compound, more preferably combined with water to form a mist that can be introduced into the packaging.

Although the invention has been described by reference to fresh produce, the invention may be limited to a particular group of produce, e.g. one or more of the following groups of produce or parts thereof:Although the invention has been described by reference to fresh produce, the invention may be limited to a particular group of produce, e.g., one or more of the following groups of produce or parts thereof:

- fruits;- fruits;

- vegetables; plants; flowers; pot-plants; cut flowers; bouquets; orchids;- vegetables; plants; flowers; pot plants; cut flowers; bouquets; orchids;

- food.- food.

The packaging may comprise a material having modified atmosphere packaging properties, i.e. having the property that it is permeable to certain compounds, e.g. oxygen, and is impermeable to other compounds, e.g. carbon dioxide.The packaging may comprise a material having modified atmosphere packaging properties, i.e. having the property that it is permeable to certain compounds, e.g. oxygen, and is impermeable to other compounds, e.g. carbon dioxide.

The packaging may further comprise other elements, such as an ethylene blocker to improve the storage period.The packaging may further include other elements, such as an ethylene blocker to improve the storage period.

The packaging may have any size. It may have hand-held dimensions to allow consumers to buy the produce while still being in the packaging and unpack it at home. However, for more industrial purposes, the packaging may also be much larger to hold many produce at the same time, e.g. the packaging may be a container.The packaging may have any size. It may have hand-held dimensions to allow consumers to buy the produce while still being in the packaging and unpack it at home. However, for more industrial purposes, the packaging may also be much larger to hold many produce at the same time, e.g., the packaging may be a container.

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CONCLUSIESCONCLUSIONS 1. Een verpakking die een afgesloten binnenruimte vormt waarin snijbloemen worden ontvangen voor opslag- en/of transportdoeleinden, waarbij de verpakking aan de buitenkant ondoordringbaar is voor micro-organismen en aan de binnenkant waterdicht is, waarbij de verpakking een voldoende sterkte heeft om ten minste een andere identieke verpakking te dragen zonder beschadiging of vervorming van de snijbloemen in de verpakking, en waarbij de binnenruimte in hoofdzaak vrij van levende micro-organismen is.A package that forms a sealed interior space in which cut flowers are received for storage and / or transport purposes, the package being impermeable on the outside to microorganisms and watertight on the inside, the package having sufficient strength to at least to carry another identical package without damaging or distorting the cut flowers in the package, and wherein the inner space is substantially free of living microorganisms. 2. Een verpakking volgens conclusie 1, waarbij de snijbloemen niet in contact komen met een reservoir van vloeibaar water om de snijbloemen te wateren.A package according to claim 1, wherein the cut flowers do not come into contact with a liquid water reservoir to water the cut flowers. 3. Een verpakking volgens conclusie 1 of 2, waarbij de vochtigheid in de binnenruimte tussen 70% en 100% is.A package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the humidity in the inner space is between 70% and 100%. 4. Een verpakking volgens een van de conclusies 1 t/m 3, verder omvattende een koelelement om de binnenruimte te koelen.A package according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a cooling element for cooling the inner space. 5. Een verpakking volgens een van de conclusies 1 t/m 4, verder omvattende een eerste terugslagklep om een medium de binnenruimte in te brengen wanneer een vooraf bepaald drukverschil word aangebracht op de eerste terugslagklep, en bij voorkeur een tweede terugslagklep zodat lucht uit de binnenruimte kan ontsnappen wanneer een vooraf bepaalde overdruk in de binnenruimte aanwezig is.A package according to any of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a first non-return valve for introducing a medium into the interior when a predetermined pressure difference is applied to the first non-return valve, and preferably a second non-return valve so that air from the interior space can escape when a predetermined overpressure is present in the interior space. 6. Een verpakking volgens een van de conclusies 1 t/m 5, waarbij de verpakking aan de binnenkant geen water absorbeert.A package according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the package does not absorb water on the inside. 7. Een verpakking volgens een van de conclusies 1 t/m 6, waarbij de binnenkant van de verpakking gemaakt is van plastic.A package according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the inside of the package is made of plastic. 8. Een verpakking volgens een van de conclusies 1 t/m 7, waarbij de verpakking een venster omvat om de snijbloemen te bekijken.A package according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the package comprises a window for viewing the cut flowers. 9. Een verpakking volgens een van de conclusies 1 t/m 8, waarbij de binnenzijde van het venster een oppervlakteactieve folie of een hydrofiel oppervlak omvat om condensatie van water in de vorm van kleine druppels aan de binnenzijde te voorkomen.A package according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the inside of the window comprises a surface-active foil or a hydrophilic surface to prevent condensation of water in the form of small drops on the inside. 10. Een werkwijze voor het produceren van een verpakking, omvattende de volgende stappen:A method for producing a package, comprising the following steps: a) het verschaffen van een verpakking met een binnenruimte en een opening die toegang tot de binnenruimte verschaft, waarbij de verpakking aan de buitenkant ondoordringbaar is voor micro-organismen en aan de binnenkant waterdicht is;a) providing a package with an interior space and an opening that provides access to the interior space, the package being impermeable to microorganisms on the outside and being watertight on the inside; b) het verschaffen van snijbloemen;b) providing cut flowers; c) het desinfecteren van de binnenruimte van de verpakking;c) disinfecting the interior of the package; d) het desinfecteren van de snijbloemen;d) disinfecting the cut flowers; e) het inbrengen van de snijbloemen in de binnenruimte via de opening;e) inserting the cut flowers into the inner space through the opening; f) het sluiten van de opening van de verpakking, waarbij na het sluiten van de opening van de verpakking, de verpakking een voldoende sterkte heeft om ten minste een ander identieke verpakking te dragen zonder het beschadigen of vervormen van de snijbloemen in de verpakking.f) closing the opening of the package, wherein after closing the opening of the package, the package has sufficient strength to support at least one other identical package without damaging or deforming the cut flowers in the package. 11. Een werkwijze volgens conclusie 10, waarbij het inbrengen van snijbloemen in de binnenruimte wordt uitgevoerd voor het desinfecteren van de binnenruimte en voor het desinfecteren van de snijbloemen, en waarbij de binnenruimte en de snijbloemen gelijktijdig gedesinfecteerd worden.A method according to claim 10, wherein the introduction of cut flowers into the inner space is performed for disinfecting the inner space and for disinfecting the cut flowers, and wherein the inner space and the cut flowers are simultaneously disinfected. 12. Een werkwijze volgens conclusie 10, waarbij het desinfecteren van de binnenruimte wordt uitgevoerd door de binnenruimte te onderwerpen aan een mist omvattende een ontsmettingsmiddel, en waarbij het desinfecteren van de snijbloemen wordt uitgevoerd door de snijbloemen te onderwerpen aan een mist omvattende een ontsmettingsmiddel.A method according to claim 10, wherein disinfecting the interior space is performed by subjecting the interior space to a mist comprising a disinfectant, and wherein disinfecting the cut flowers is performed by subjecting the cut flowers to a mist comprising a disinfectant. 13. Een werkwijze volgens een van de conclusies 10 t/m 12, waarbij het desinfecteren wordt uitgevoerd met een ontsmettingsmiddel omvattende een quaternaire ammonium samenstelling.A method according to any of claims 10 to 12, wherein the disinfecting is performed with a disinfectant comprising a quaternary ammonium composition. 14. Een werkwijze volgens een van de conclusies 10 t/m 13, waarbij het desinfecteren wordt uitgevoerd met een ontsmettingsmiddel omvattende een anilino-pyrimide samenstelling.A method according to any of claims 10 to 13, wherein the disinfecting is performed with a disinfectant comprising an anilino-pyrimide composition. 15. Een werkwijze volgens een van de conclusies 10 t/m 14, waarbij het desinfecteren wordt uitgevoerd met een ontsmettingsmiddel omvattende water.A method according to any of claims 10 to 14, wherein the disinfecting is performed with a disinfectant comprising water.