Blueberries Season Could be Longer Thanks to This Technology, Trials Suggest

August 18, 2023 Fresh Inset

The blue fruits business in both hemispheres may soon have an innovative tool for extending seasonality and reducing food waste. The results of trials conducted on blueberries after using innovative technology with a patented 1-MCP delivery system indicated a slower ripening effect. Treated blueberries kept very good eating quality and firmness for the full 49 days of the test.

Raspberries Can Last Twice as Long Before Going to Waste

June 21, 2023 Fresh Inset

Freshness protection measures like refrigeration and special packaging help protect freshness, but the distribution of these fragile fruits still has time limitations. A new tool that could further protect the freshness and eating quality of raspberries is being developed.