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Post-harvest Solutions for Peak Freshness of Fruit and Vegetables from AgroFresh
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. is one of the leader in produce post-harvest freshness solutions, has spreaded application of its flagship SmartFresh technology solution.
The technology puts ripening “on hold” to boost storage potential. 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is active ingredient which is similar to ethylene, a naturally occurring hormone that causes fruit to ripen. SmartFresh interacts with ethylene-sensitive sites in the fruit to control its response to internal and external ethylene sources. This delays the ripening process, so that softening and over-ripening occur much more slowly.
Consumer demand for better and fresher products rises, retailers in turn demand the same from growers and packers. The technology works with quality-management program to optimize the consumer experience for a wide range of crops, now it is also avocado, broccoli, tomato, mango, melon and stone fruit.
Narciso Vivo, AgroFresh Director, Business Diversification said: “SmartFresh is an industry-trusted solution that helps to preserve the texture, firmness, taste and appearance of produce during storage, transportation and retail display.”
The technology is saving energy and improving peak freshness in the supply chain of apples, bananas, pears and other fruits. Packers, growers and retails can use it to better manage ripening control from the field to the consumer that helping to preserve the desired taste and texture for the consumer.
Your can learn more about details and benefits of SmartFresh here.
AgroFresh is a provider of science-based solutions, data-driven technologies and experience-backed services to enhance the quality and shelf life of fresh produce. For over 20 years, the company has released new innovative solutions for various categories of fresh products - from bananas to cherries and from citrus to pears. By providing support to growers, packers and retailers, the company providing near- and post-harvest solutions across the industry to increase value for crops.
