Nearharvest
Benefits
- Help control the growth and development of trees.
- Provide nutrients to improve color and flavor.
- Protect from UV light, avoiding potential problems from the field during postharvest applications.
Drench
It is the first process to which the fruits are subjected after their arrival at the packinghouse. It is a machine specially designed to easily and uniformly apply different fungicide treatments to postharvest fruits, using water as a diffusion channel.
Benefits
- Reduction of pathogens and microorganisms prolonging the useful life.
- Reduction of dirt coming from the field.
- Homogeneous application of the initial treatments.
Washing Station
Upon arrival at the packinghouse, one of the main processes to which the fruits are subjected is washing and disinfection. The purpose of this process is to eliminate all the residues that the fruits accumulate on their surface such as dust, dirt or gravel, as well as possible pathogenic microorganisms that later lead to typical diseases of the post-harvest period, such as rot.
Benefits
- Helping to eliminate remains of phytosanitary products used during the harvest.
- Clean dirt and dust.
- Reduce the presence of pathogenic organisms.
Online Application
Benefits
- Protects the surface of the fruit.
- Reduce physiopathies.
- Increases the shine and improves the external appearance of the fruit.
- Considerably reduces water loss.
Storage
Pome fruits are climacteric fruits, therefore they continue to ripen once they are cut from the tree. To adequately protect citrus from pathogens and cold, it is essential to treat the fruits using suitable products that also help to achieve successful conservation.
Benefits
- Achieve good rotten control.
- Maintain the firmness of the fruit.
- Avoid visual defects such as staining.
- Reduce weight loss.
- They help to reduce the symptoms of cold damage.
- Improve the appearance of shine.
Surface Cleaning and Disinfection of Packhouse
Surface detergents and sanitizers play a pivotal role in ensuring the cleanliness and safety of packing lines and pack house surfaces during the postharvest period. The significance of this step cannot be overstated, as it directly contributes to preventing contamination and maintaining the integrity of harvested produce.
Benefits
- They target unseen microorganisms that could be transferred to the produce.
- They help in maintaining a hygienic packing area and surfaces which is essential to preserve the freshness.
- They support the compliance with safety standart in postharvest handling process.
