Citrosol analyzes how to minimize postharvest losses through hygienic washing at the Pepper Technical Conference 2026

Today, May 21, Almería is hosting the Jornada Técnica del Pimiento 2026 (Pepper Technical Conference 2026), one of the most anticipated professional events for growers, marketers, and technicians in the fresh produce sector. Held at the CIT COEX COEXPHAL facilities in La Mojonera, the event has established itself as a fundamental forum for analyzing the latest trends, commercial challenges, and technological innovations that will shape the future of this crop.

In an international market that is increasingly demanding in terms of commercial quality, residue regulations, and resource efficiency, pre-harvest and post-harvest management are closely intertwined to ensure farm profitability. Against this backdrop, precision solutions to protect produce after harvest take center stage.

Precision Postharvest to Reduce Losses

Citrosol, a global leader in postharvest technology and treatments, is playing a prominent role in the conference's technical program. Martin Carlos Mottura, Precision Postharvest Manager at the company, is delivering a presentation titled: “Minimizing losses and ensuring food safety in peppers through hygienic washing: The Citrocide® System.”

During his presentation, he addresses in detail the critical factors threatening the commercial shelf life of peppers during transport and storage, as well as the industrial tools available to mitigate rotting issues and premature decay without compromising consumer health.

The Citrocide® System as a Pillar of Safety and Sustainability

At the core of Citrosol's strategy for this crop is its renowned Citrocide® System. This hygienic washing technology stands out for its capacity to act as a radical barrier against cross-contamination on packing lines, effectively controlling surface pathogens that cause microbiological alterations in peppers.

The main technical advantages and impacts of this system include:

• Food safety guarantee: It effectively eliminates bacteria, fungi, and viruses from the wash water, ensuring that the final product complies with the strictest international sanitary standards.
• Sustainability and water savings: It allows the washing process water to be recycled and reused safely, drastically reducing fresh water consumption in packinghouses and minimizing effluent discharge.
• Preservation of commercial quality: By controlling decay outbreaks in a precise and homogeneous manner, the system extends the shelf life of peppers, enabling access to distant export markets with fewer arrival claims.