Extend the shelf-life of avocado with BION
Avocado is a fruit that is considered a superfood also called "green gold" and has an increasingly widespread use making the export industry grow exponentially. Global avocado production is expected to reach 12 million tons by 2030, 3 times more than in 2010, according to data from Rabobank.
One of the biggest logistical challenges is to ensure that the product arrives in the best conditions and without shrinkage. Thus, ensuring the good condition of the cargo during transit becomes a priority.
Once harvested, avocados emit ethylene, which accumulates in storage chambers and transport containers. Some of the effects of ethylene on avocados are:
- Accelerated ripening and overripening
- Softening and skin color change.
- Increased avocado respiration
- Increased incidence of chilling injury (vascular and pulp discoloration).
- Increased incidence of rots and fungal infections (anthracnose and terminal purple rot).
- Reduced lot homogeneity
At BION we have the technology and the product to solve this need.
The combined use of controlled atmosphere and ethylene absorption technology is the best solution to minimize production loss and extend avocado shelf life.
The use of ETHYL STOPPER sachets and TRANSPROTECKT BION filters, allows the product's properties to be maintained and the shelf life to be extended.
As these products do not directly touch the fruit, they are compatible with organic farming.
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