AU: Queensland’s kiwifruit crop has been successfully protected

Kiwifruit harvested on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia was this year protected using Primaira’s Bluezone™ 2400 Fresh Preservation Technology supplied by Environmental Technologies Australia. Locally grown and imported kiwifruit across Australia now benefits from the Bluezone’s ethylene scrubbing and microbial reduction ability. The Australian/New Zealand importers, Environmental Technologies, claim the science is now in on the effectiveness of this technology to extend the shelf life and reduce shrinkage in the supply chain for kiwi.

Placed in cool rooms at pack sheds, wholesaler agent’s premises, retail stores or restaurants, Bluezone™ Fresh Preservation Technology has the ability to reduce fresh produce spoilage from ethylene and air borne microbes or fungi. Designed initially for the United States Army Primaira’s Bluezone™ is a unique, patented technology that strips microbes, ethylene, hydrocarbons, odours and other contaminants from the atmosphere. Its positive effect on produce quality and storage life has been demonstrated for use in transport containers, cold storage rooms, walk-in refrigerators, reach-in refrigerators and general food storage areas. It is a self-contained, rugged, low cost, low power, air cleaning technology.

Innovative industry leaders are now finding more diverse produce that will benefit from using this technology with a view to extending shelf life, slowing ripening, reducing mould and russet spotting to eliminating odours, excessive softening or toughness.

For more information:
Keith Maggs
Tel: +1 400 545 760
keith.maggs@bigpond.com