Solutions for the New Horticultural Season in the Northern Hemisphere

With the start of the horticultural campaign in the Northern Hemisphere, producers and operators face one of the most decisive moments of the year. The abundance of fruit available on the market requires maintaining high quality standards while planning commercialization in order to avoid price drops and profitability losses. In this context, post-harvest management becomes crucial, and this is where Janssen PMP solutions provide essential support to extend shelf life, reduce waste and ensure that products reach consumers with the same freshness as when they were harvested.

Janssen PMP, innovation connected by science

Janssen PMP (Preservation and Material Protection), a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, develops sustainable, high-performance solutions for fruits and vegetables under its Connected by Science philosophy. The company combines science, innovation and collaboration with institutions and companies worldwide to respond to the real needs of the horticultural sector. Its mission is clear: reduce waste, extend shelf life and maintain product quality, while at the same time contributing to producers’ profitability and to a more sustainable horticultural model.

Post-harvest solutions tailored to every need

This vision takes shape in a portfolio of technologies that act at different points of the post-harvest chain, from storage to market delivery. Each of them addresses a specific challenge and, together, they provide decisive support to face the Northern Hemisphere campaign.

• FYSIUM® (1-MCP) is an on-site generation system of 1-methylcyclopropene that delays fruit ripening by blocking the action of ethylene. It helps preserve freshness, firmness and juiciness during long storage periods, offering flexibility in marketing windows and contributing to reducing losses and food waste.
• PHILABUSTER® combines imazalil and pyrimethanil in a highly effective formulation against the main post-harvest diseases in citrus and pome fruit. Its preventive, curative and anti-sporulant action, along with versatility in application methods, makes it an essential tool for resistance management and fruit protection during storage and distribution.
• PENBOTEC®, based on pyrimethanil, stands out for its broad spectrum of activity and proven efficacy against strains resistant to other active ingredients. It can be applied to pome fruit, citrus and stone fruit through different methods (drench, dip, spray, etc.), offering both preventive and curative control and an excellent return on investment thanks to its global track record.
• FUNGAFLOR®, with imazalil as its active ingredient, has been a benchmark in post-harvest citrus control since the 1970s. Its versatility in application and ability to overcome resistance keep it as a trusted solution to ensure fruit arrives in optimal condition, even in long-distance shipments, significantly reducing losses caused by decay.
• Vidre+™ is Janssen PMP’s most recent innovation: a sticker that gradually releases 1-MCP inside each fruit box, delaying the aging process and protecting against quality loss. With proven benefits in reducing diseases such as Botrytis and improving fruit physiology, it provides a simple, adaptable and sustainable solution to extend shelf life and increase profitability during the campaign.

Supporting the sector in a key season

With this comprehensive approach, Janssen PMP reinforces its commitment to the horticultural sector in the Northern Hemisphere, offering technologies that help deliver fresh, firm and safe fruit to the market. Its integrated strategy, based on science and sustainability, allows producers to face the challenges of the season with confidence, contributing both to profitability and consumer satisfaction.