An active packaging sachet that can extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The product comprises encapsulated plant extracts that can naturally activate a defense mechanism within a fruit or vegetable to slow down the ripening rate and minimize the microbial attack. When the volatile active ingredient is released it slows down the ethylene biosynthesis pathway and restricts microbial growth of fresh produce without any expensive technologies (refrigeration) and harmful chemicals (toxic). The product can help customer extend their fruits and vegetable shelf life by at least 50% to 80% without any use of cold storage