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Bioprotective potential of lactic acid bacteria en freshcut jackfruit

Controlling microbial contamination of food products ensures a safe food supply and long product shelf life. Probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are increasingly used for industrial applications (e.g. biopreservation of various food products as alternative to chemical antimicrobials) and for…

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FRUIT ATTRACTION 2013 is confirmed as the key event for European sellers - Keep the 15th - 17th October 2014!

With the participation of 35,000 professionals from 83 countries, 25% more than last year The number of visitors (24,829) also grew, up 27% on 2012 This was the largest-ever edition, with 674 exhibitors, +13%, and 25% growth in booked space for an exhibition floor area of over 21,000 square…

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New installation of vacuum coolers in Panamá

MOELCO LEVANTE S.L. recently constructed and installed several vacuum cooling equipments for a client in Panama; 2 of the equipments are for 2 pallets and other 2 equipments, for 4 pallets capacity. In the development of the equipment, the vacuum coolers specialist Moelco, takes care to reach…

Sea Spray, professional lawn always looking attractive, and resistant to drought, salinity, shade and trampling

The Paspalum vaginatum, water grass, Sea Spray, by Intersemillas, is the first paspalum improved seed. It shows an extraordinary turf quality, semithin leaves, with an attractive green-blue bright color, and uniform appearance. Sea Spray counts on a number of characteristics that make this…

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All about floral production, postharvest, marketing, …

The inaugural edition of Your Copy of the Chain of Life Network® Website is now available by e-mail in PDF format. It contains even more information within its 167 pages than the original website including over 900 hyperlinks to floral production, postharvest, and marketing

High CO2 concentrations could contribute to maintain high levels of phenolic compounds, involved in the counteracting the development of grey mould

Grey mould diseases caused by Botrytis cinerea are one of the main factors reducing table grape quality during post - harvest cold storage. The fungus infect bunches on field and remain latent for a long time, showing its damaging potential within the postharvest cold storage period. High CO2…

Christmas decorations - made your way

December is both a cosy as well as a busy month. Use Christmas flowers as a common denominator for all the activities, that are about to take place and invite family members to participate in the coming joyful tasks. Then you will be well on the way to an enjoyable and nice Christmas…

First biodegradable packages in PLA4FOOD Project functionalized with natural additives with the aim of increasing packaging products’ shelf life

AIMPLAS has been during two years coordinating the PLA4FOOD European project, of which main goal is the development of a biodegradable active package made of renewable sources (PLA-polylactic acid), functionalized with natural additives having antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties,…

Prevention of persimmon black spot during storage

The black spot "Persimmon Black Spot Disease (BSD)" is the main fungal disease in persimmon fruits; it is caused by the fungus Alternaria alternata. This disease may cause reductions up to 50 % of the yield and is difficult to control because the fungus can develop during the refrigerated storage…

Visit of technicians of Argentina fruit exporters to Absoger

Argentina counts on some of the main suppliers of apples and pears worldwide; Argentina fruit requires high and updated technologies to reach even the more distant markets in the best condition. On 7 and 8 October, the company ABSOGER, specialist in controlled atmosphere equipment and…

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Innovative packaging solutions for food and industrial products

MULTIVAC will be represented at interpack 2014 by two exhibition stands. In Hall 5 the packaging specialist is presenting a wide range of innovations, covering all aspects of the packaging of food and industrial products, including a new entry-level model among the thermoforming packaging machines…

Keynote speakers for the V International Postharvest Unlimited Symposium

The V International Postharvest Unlimited Symposium, held under the auspices of the International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS), will be held in Cyprus during the period 10-13 of June, 2014. A communication of last November explains that the Organizing committee has ensured the…

Apollinaire & AgroTechnologie, part of the French delegation to Israel

From 16 to 19 November took place the visit of the French President, F. Hollande, to Israel, on a mission which involved about 30 entrepreneurs. During the four-day mission they visited Israel and Palestine and had the opportunity to meet with five ministers and numerous companies. Apollinaire…

SR1 as alternative to the sodium metabisulfite in ready to use potatoes

The use of sodium metabisulfite to maintain the quality of peeled and fresh cut potatoes has the advantage of the economy but it use is increasingly questioned in certain markets. Current technology offers potential alternatives as are other types of preservatives and modified atmospheres. An essay…

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Good results with PLA for packaging minimally processed celery

Due to recent trends in healthy eating on the go, fresh – cut produce consumption has been on the rise. Celery is a popular fresh - cut item which is often sold as sticks and used in a wide variety of culinary applications. Unfortunately, fresh - cut celery is highly perishable and undergoes…

Highest degree of flexibility in the packing of life science and healthcare products

At interpack 2014 MULTIVAC will be presenting its extensive range of services for the life science and healthcare industries. The packaging specialist offers flexible solutions for the packing of sensitive medical and pharmaceutical products in single or combination packs. MULTIVAC also has…

INFO Patata, about potatoes, Onion, Garlic , Carrots and other root vegetables - 2013/14 Update

This is the third update of the document "Info Potato ", where business and technical information is collected, for producers, packers , processors, and other participants in the chain from farm to table of the root vegetable industry. The publication begins with an article on trends in the…