Abstract: A container for carrying atmospherically sensitive items or perishables is provided that keeps the damage to the items at a minimum and also allows for extended duration containment of the items while minimizing quality degradation thereof, such as for shipping, display and/or storage. The container has a strong, robust container body such as formed of rigid walls that cooperate to form an internal space in which the items are received in a protected manner. To allow for a controlled exchange of gasses between the container interior space and the ambient exterior environment in accordance with the needs of the atmospherically sensitive items contained in the container for maintaining the product quality for long duration containment thereof, at least one of the container walls includes a window or port opening at which a semi-permeable membrane is mounted.

Abstract: A stackable, atmospheric controlled container is provided having upper and lower members that are hermetically sealed together for containing perishables therein. Inlet and outlet valves are provided for allowing the interior of the container to be provided with gases or combinations of gases to retard the spoilage process for food products and extend the shelf life of perishables several times over their normal life. The valves allow the container interior to be pressurized, purged of oxygen, and/or maintained at vacuum condition. The present containers can be used for storage and transportation of perishable food and other items as well as delicate non-perishables such as electronic components. The ability to control the interior atmosphere such as by purging it of oxygen is advantageous in that it inhibits the buildup of corrosion on electronic parts and equipment.