A new chemical-free technology developed to protect pineapples in overseas shipments has been declared a success by a new study.
Purfresh Transport has been proven to be more effective than fungicides and eliminates 95 per cent more bacteria than shipments that use chemicals. Purfresh uses refrigerated freight containers to protect against yeast, mould and bacteria.
A recent study of two pineapple shipments on a 16-day transatlantic journey from Costa Rica to the UK showed thatpineapples treated with a typical fungicide and wax combination left a heavy residue on the fruit.
The pineapples in the Purfresh containers, untreated by chemicals or fungicides, remained in their natural state.
David Cope, president and ceo of Purfresh, said: “With higher volumes of produce moving around the globe, retailers and shippers are seeking viable methods to minimize chemical usage, reduce costs, and capture lost revenue from produce decay and contamination.”
The gaseous ozone generated by refrigerated shipping optimises conditions in shipping containers, killing bacteria, yeast, and mould contaminants, and then reverts back to pure oxygen, leaving behind no residue. The solution also neutralises airborne ethylene to prevent premature ripening of fresh produce.
www.freshinfo., 28 nov 2008
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