03 Sep 2024
The use of controlled atmospheres with moderate concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide is an effective technique to reduce metabolic activity and maintain fruit quality. The regulation of concentrations helps to reduce dehydration and rot.
03 Sep 2024
Since the first installation in 2014, Rivermaid has been at the forefront of the adoption of innovative Ellips developments. In total, Rivermaid uses 106 lanes with Ellips technology. This is the fourth line with Ellips technology, but the first to incorporate Elifab hardware.
02 Sep 2024
“In Chilean conditions, these periods of excessive heat coincide with the post-harvest phase when two fundamental processes for the next season's fruit production occur: reserve accumulation and flower differentiation,” warns Luis Espíndola.
27 Aug 2024
Chile is witnessing a steady growth in cherry production. According to the USDA, for the 2024/25 marketing year, Chilean cherry production is expected to reach 500,000 metric tonnes (MT), an increase of 6.8% from the previous year.
22 Aug 2024
Modified Passive Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is widely used during storage and transport after harvest. MAP allows an adequate moisture level to be maintained within the package, preventing dehydration of the fruit and stalks.
20 Aug 2024
A research conducted by the University of Zaragoza (Spain) analysed the impact of pre- and post-harvest application of Bacillus velezensis BUZ-14 as an alternative to tebuconazole to counteract the growth of Monilinia spp. on Brooks cherries.
20 Aug 2024
‘Different packaging companies are at different stages of digitisation,’ said Jon Cox, vice-president of Double Diamond, a packaging company in Quincy, Washington. ‘They have caught up with us where we were and are taking us to the next stage.’
13 Aug 2024
In the study conducted at the Isparta University of Applied Sciences (Turkey), ensemble learning methods were used to obtain the classification of the 7 cherry cultivars used. During this study, a new dataset comprising 3570 images was generated.
30 Jul 2024
The study conducted at Aydın Adnan Menderes University (Turkey), sought to analyze the combined effects of three different freezing methods and the use of a type of cryoprotective nanocellulose on the quality characteristics of sour cherries during storage.
22 Jul 2024
In Chile, the industry has worked to standardise levels of firmness, and although there is no single number, it is clear to all of us that above 240 g/mm at harvest, the requirements are already being met. Obviously, the higher the value, the better.
