A new study conducted in Poland highlights how the Vidre+ solution by Fresh Inset, based on the controlled release of 1-MCP inside packaging, can significantly slow down the deterioration of cherries, preserving their visual quality, firmness, and stem color. A breakthrough for the supply chain, from growers to retailers.
During the summer of 2022, the team led by Professor Dorota Wichrowska from the University of Life Sciences in Bydgoszcz, Poland, tested the effectiveness of the Vidre+ system on two widely grown cherry varieties: Kordia and Regina.
Through 21 days of post-harvest monitoring, several parameters were analyzed: external appearance, weight loss, flesh firmness, stem color, nutritional content, and chemical composition.
The Vidre+ technology is based on the use of 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene), a molecule capable of delaying fruit ripening and degradation processes. Its peculiarity? It is released in a gradual and controlled manner directly inside the packaging, acting throughout the entire storage period.
The study results are clear:
“One of the main challenges in the cherry supply chain is the speed at which the fruit loses appeal, both visually and nutritionally,” explained Tim Malefyt, CTO of Fresh Inset. “Our Vidre+ technology can provide a concrete solution.”
Thanks to trials with fresh cherries directly placed in Vidre+ technology packaging, Fresh Inset reports promising results: better overall quality, less dehydration, longer stem color retention, and greater fruit firmness compared to the control group.
The commercial application of Vidre+ could prove strategic in a sector that struggles daily with the limits of perishability. A technology offering new post-harvest management opportunities, potentially reducing waste and improving the availability of high-quality cherries in global markets.
Source: fruitnet.com
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