Case study: Air purification system extends shelf life and boosts profits from tomatoes

The tomato remains a top-pick vegetable among consumers. Thanks to advancements in greenhouse technology, tomatoes can be grown and harvested for up to 11 months out of the year, with the remaining time used for technical maintenance. However, truss tomatoes, which are sold with the stem still attached, often fetch prices that are 25-40% higher than regular tomatoes. This makes proper storage conditions all the more crucial for such premium products.

A study carried out by Hungarian tomato packaging and storage company, Nemeskert Kft, showed that a cooling room equipped with Airocide GCS-100 Air Purification System can provide for extended shelf life and thus enable sellers, importers, and wholesalers to keep the product for longer and wait until the prices go upwards. 

Airocide is a developer and manufacturer of air purifiers applicable to various means and industries. Initially developed for NASA, today, the company's innovations are also widely used in the fresh produce industry. 

The innovative technology eliminates 99.99% of airborne pathogens, mycotoxins, viruses, pollen, bacteria, allergens, spores, molds, yeasts, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odors, smells, and smoke. 

Airocide air purifiers are commonly installed in closed fruit rooms, warehouses, and storages, however, being certified against covid and influenza, they can be put in any crowded place such as a cash area in the shop.

The next-generation technology is highly appreciated by farmers, producers, transportation companies, and supermarkets. 

The Airocide technology has been designed and engineered for low operation and maintenance costs. Each unit consumes less than 4 amps with a power consumption of 390 watts (for the unit that covers a maximum area of up to 1133 m3). 

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