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Banana is a climacteric fruit that increases its respiration and produces a lot of ethylene during its postharvest phase. They are usually harvested at a stage prior to ripening for transport and then artificially ripened in ethylene chambers. Banana quality can be seriously affected if bananas produce moderate amounts of ethylene during transport. Ethylene affects bananas in ways that: It accelerates ripening and over-ripening. Softening and causing loss of firmness. Alters the color of bananas causing yellowing. It suffers a higher incidence of rots and microbial infections such as: Calletotrichum Musae, Botrytis Cinerea or Lasiodiplodia Theobromae. Lower lot homogeneity after artificial ripening. To avoid wastage, measures must be taken to ensure that green bananas are not exposed to ethylene until artificial ripening is required. The most common diseases due to the effect of ethylene are obvious to the naked eye. Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum Musae, is a typical post-harvest disease that is evident on ripe bananas, showing wounds and skin openings. The removal of ethylene during transport delays the development of anthracnose after artificial ripening. In the case of the banana crown, it is common to see its rotting or degradation during postharvest. Crown rot is usually caused by Lasiodiplodia Theobromae, among other fungi, showing dehydration and blackening during ripening. This is activated by ethylene creating a degradation of the skin that invades the whole fruit. To avoid uncontrolled ripening, it is necessary to eliminate ethylene and prevent fungi from proliferating. BION's Transprotekt filters and Ethyl Stopper sachets have an antimicrobial action that extends the shelf life of bananas while removing ethylene from the environment thanks to the action of potassium permanganate. The use of Transprotekt filters and Ethyl Stopper sachets: Increases the shelf life of the product Reduces waste due to over-ripening or spoilage Maintains batch homogeneity after artificial maturation Eliminates odors in cold stores Avoids complaints, returns, renegotiations from customers Allows to benefit from price fluctuations Harmless to workers, bananas and the environment Maintains the color of the banana Easy to handle and inexpensive Compatible for use in organic products
READ MORE »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.
READ MORE »The blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is a fruit highly appreciated for its intense flavor and color in the gastronomy of many countries. It is a climacteric fruit that surprisingly behaves like a non-climacteric fruit. This is because, once harvested, its respiration rate drops considerably. Blueberries are usually transported and marketed in micro-perforated clamshell boxes to avoid bruising and crush damage. One of the most common diseases affecting blueberries is the botrytis fungus, which directly affects the softening of the skin, causing extensive damage to the fruit. The botrytis fungus (botrytis cinerea) or gray mold is present in the harvest field although it becomes evident in the post-harvest stage. Benefits of using FUNGI STOP on blueberries INCREASES THE SHELF LIFE OF BLUEBERRIES. REDUCES THE PRESENCE OF FUNGI: Fungi Stop works as a biological filter reducing the population of Botrytis spores suspended in the environment. STOPS BLUEBERRY SENESCENCE: Due to the ethylene adsorption capabilities of BION's Fungi Stop media, senescence is not induced and blueberry skin weakening is stopped. GREATER FIRMNESS: Fungi Stop keeps the fruit firmer and more resistant by preventing botrytis fungus from penetrating the blueberry skin. CHEMICAL ADDITIVE FREE TECHNOLOGY: It is a chemical additive free technology that avoids the use of synthetic agrochemicals, making it safe and suitable for organic products. For more information about FUNGI STOP and our post-harvest sachets visit: https://www.bioconservacion.com/postharvest-sachets
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