“Written by Dr Malcolm Dodd (Cold Chain Solutions)” The classification of fruits into the two respiration categories, namely: climacteric and non climacteric has been in existence for around eighty years and is helpful in assisting with the post harvest management of fruits. The role ethylene plays in these respiratory behaviours was first described in 1960. […]
Avocados are a highly perishable product that require careful handling throughout the post harvest supply-chain to ensure maximum value is extracted at the point of sale. This involves precise management through the post harvest handling and cold supply chain to ensure a high value. Being classified as “Climacteric” fruit, they are very sensitive to the
Mangos are very perishable products that require precise management through the post harvest handling and cold supply chain to ensure a high value. Being classified as “Climacteric” fruit, they are very sensitive to the presence of ethylene in the storage environment, and should be managed accordingly. This means that careful handling and attention to detail
Using Bi-on+ granules and filters in cold rooms & refrigerated containers ensure the post harvest filtering of air to remove ethylene and other harmful volatile gases. The result is an improved quality of packed stone fruit by slowing the ripening process and limiting other damages caused by volatile gases. Benefits: Increases your pack out by
Bi-on granules: “Improving the quality of stored and transported stone fruit .” Read More
