21 Jan 2025
The introduction of Hapag-Lloyd Live in the 2024 season was a demonstration of global teamwork. Engineers and logisticians in Chile and Germany worked hand in hand with the Digital Container Shipping Association to bring this state-of-the-art system to life.
09 Jan 2025
Paclife has developed an innovative packaging technology using zeolites, a microporous mineral with remarkable capacity to regulate oxidation by adsorbing gases and moisture. This approach contributes to create a controlled atmosphere.
08 Jan 2025
Cherries are highly sensitive to dehydration and without post-harvest management will encounter issues upon reaching its destination. A study analyzed the dehydration dynamics of cherries based on their location inside the cold storage room under conventional handling conditions.
03 Jan 2025
The ORP measures the oxidising capacity of water. A higher value indicates a greater capacity to destroy microorganisms. By lowering the pH, dissolved ozone becomes more effective as an oxidising agent. This increases the ORP and improves the effectiveness of the disinfectant.
19 Dec 2024
Research by the Department of Food Science and Engineering at Zanjan University (Iran) used RGB images to study alterations in surface defects, estimate physical and chemical properties and classify the quality of sweet cherries.
18 Dec 2024
The incidence and progression of physiological disorders that may develop during prolonged storage is a topic that requires maximum attention. Determining optimal storage conditions for each cherry variety is of great importance for the industry and producers.
12 Dec 2024
With Chile leading the world in cherry exports, especially to markets such as China, GP Graders' innovations are proving to be a key element in maintaining the country's competitiveness. The incorporation of AI improves product quality and system efficiency.
06 Dec 2024
Internal browning, a physiological disorder that affects the quality of cherries, is a major defect occurring during post-harvest (Palacios-Peralta et al., 2022). The incidence of internal browning has increased in recent years due to longer travel times to export destinations.
05 Dec 2024
The objective of this study conducted by 3 Chilean universities was to determine the phenological time of onset of orange peel disorder in relation to several factors that could potentially influence the incidence of the disorder.
02 Dec 2024
Beall explained that the patented formulation of NatuWrap consists of several natural components, including earth clay and tree extracts. The formulation is water-soluble, biodegradable, and the company claims it is safe for human consumption and the environment.
