Air purifiers developed for NASA are now demanded by fruit and veg industry

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 smokes. 

“Our solutions provide disinfection from all harmful living organisms and everything that is carbon chain, including gases and ethylene, which is crucial for those who store fresh fruits and vegetables and care about biological surface control”, comments Ignác Ruppert, Airocide Europe. 

What differentiates Airocide from the other purifiers is its higher sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. 

“Most of the air purifiers present on the market today are filter-based. Such technology requires proper ventilation, which consequently consumes more energy. At the same time, filter-based purifiers are unable to trap tiny pathogens or microorganisms, such as VOCs or viruses. Our solutions are UV-based, which means less energy consumed, the smaller bill for electricity, and clearer air as the result. No specific efforts are needed for its installation, you can do it by yourself in just 15 minutes.”, continues Mr. Ruppert. 

Airocide air purifiers are commonly installed in the 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. 

“Our air purifiers are mostly used for storing avocados, tomatoes, citrus fruit, peaches, blueberries, apples, melons…literally any kind of fruit that produces ethylene.”, continues the manager. 

According to the latest research of the Agricultural University of Thessaloniki, with Airocide air purifiers, the weight loss of the stored cherry is 60%-100% less than in the control room. Moreover, you obtain a longer shelf life and healthier products.

“The pricing for most of our solutions is below 1000 euros”, stresses Mr. Ruppert.