Total Exotics experienced improved shelf life of avocados by using Liquidseal

Total Exotics, European specialist in avocados and mangoes, committed to more sustainable production and processing in the entire supply chain. Extending the shelf life of fruits is a need to fight food waste throughout the supply chain.

Due to this, the company recently finalized its test with the post-harvest product Liquidseal for Avocados ECO. For this test, Mexican avocados were treated after arriving in The Netherlands. The late intervention test included refrigerated storage at room temperature and was fully executed and monitored by the Total Exotic's Quality Manager.

The company has monitored and documented that when fruits are treated with Liquidseal, it takes longer for the fruit to show internal problems and its firmness decreases more slowly. Since Liquidseal is not expected to negatively effect on the pressure at a later stage, it can also be applied in the country of origin.

Anneke Bouman, Quality Manager at Total Exotics, said, “Various experiments with avocados in our company showed that Liquidseal offered an extended shelf life. Furthermore, it did not negatively influence the ripening process regardless whether ethylene was used in the ripening rooms or not. We can draw positive conclusions from these trials, and we want to look at future opportunities where avocados will be treated with Liquidseal at our suppliers from all parts of the world.”

Liquidseal for Avocados ECO is a biodegradable and compostable packaging that extends the shelf life of avocado. The specific characteristics of Liquidseal are enable to reduce product wastage up to 30 – 40% and reduce the need for pesticides and plastic packaging while preserving taste and appearance.

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Total Exotics is a Dutch company that deliver their fruit to retailers, food services and wholesalers throughout Europe – all year round.

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