For many years diphenylamine protected fruit from postharvest disorders. But, after diphenylamine exclusion, physiological disorders have been prevented by 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP).
However, a continuing challenge for the pear industry, in particular 'Rocha' pear sector, is how to induce… 
Kelvin Solutions specializes in smart loggers, affordable, reliable and recyclable, for smart temperature monitoring.
The company counts on a clean and modern web site, explaining the products it offers:- USB temperature monitors, single use- Electronic temperature indicators- Real time monitoring…
NatureSeal®, Inc. has developed two products for use within the foodservice industry that inhibit browning in fresh-cut produce. Whether you need a few hours or several days of extended shelf life, NatureSeal will keep cut fruits and vegetables from oxidizing, without altering the natural…
FECUNDAL® 50 EC of JANSSEN PMP® is recommended in the preventive; curative and antisporulating control of storage rot in citrus fruits. Dose rates range from 100 cc/hl as a drench application; 200-300 cc/hl by on-line spray and 400-800 cc/hl in mixtures with wax. The product is authorized…
The EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, explains the basics about water reuse, types, uses for recycled water, and also the water reuse regulation in the United States.
Water reuse (also commonly known as water recycling or water reclamation) reclaims water from a variety of…
Blueberries are sensitive fruits. They therefore should be harvested (almost) ripe as the quality quickly decreases after harvest. If the temperature of the blueberries at the moment of harvest is high, precooling is necessary to bring them to the optimum storage temperature as quick as possible.…
The chemical ethylene absorber TYPHOON, by ISOLCELL, can dramatically reduce harmful amounts of ethylene gas when placed in a room, by forcing air through a bed of a granular potassium permanganate-based product called PURETHYL.
Typhoon is used in the storage of those fruit and vegetable products…
Temperature and humidity fluctuations occur in apple storage rooms with every cooling cycle due to the operation of the refrigeration system with direct evaporative air coolers.
As a result, the temperature on fruit surfaces can temporarily fall below the dew point, causing condensation. Moisture…
In the fresh-cut industry a critical area of concern is the potential pathogen cross-contamination during washing operations. Therefore, wash water sanitation is an important measure to control water hygiene.
Chlorinen based disinfectants are widely used in the fresh-cut industry. However, there…
The FELIX INSTRUMENTS team is gearing up to head to Madrid for Fruit Attraction 2022!
The leading fruit industry event, slated for October 4 – 6, is a tremendous opportunity to explore the latest in fruit industry trends, methods, and technology.
We look forward to seeing you there and…
The REVERSO reversible fan range by INTERKO provides efficient air movement technology and full user-controllability within a ripening room. The fans can be controlled simply and individually, meaning they can be switched off in any unloaded bays at any given stage.
The fans can also be linked to…
If you have any questions about the ripening of fruit or about the storage and preservation of fruit and vegetables, VDH PRODUCTS can bring you up to speed with the latest innovations, knowledge and solutions.
Thanks to VDH's large specialist and loyal network, we can provide you with all…
"Specialties" are products that INFIA develops and produces with the aim of giving the produce that is packaged a higher value, in terms of aesthetics, originality and refinement.
For example, punnets with several compartments belong to this category and allow to sell different types of produce in…
This study investigated the effects of pectin, chitosan, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl cellulose-based edible coatings, individually and/or in combination with N-acetyl cysteine as an antibrowning agent, on some physical, chemical, and antioxidant properties of white button mushrooms.
The…
The cellulose clipped bag is GIRÓ´s first plastic-free clipped packaging.
Clip2Clip 100% Cellulose…
Post-harvest washing of fruit and vegetable produce constitutes a Critical Control Point (CCP) for decay control and food…
INTERKO, the global leader for the design, manufacture and installation of state-of-the-art fresh fruit ripening rooms, will…
