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50% increase in marketable shelf life
Avocado shipping trials with Edipeel show improved quality upon arrival
“Edipeel is a solution made from plant extracts that doubles the shelf-life of harvested fruits and vegetables,” says Michelle Linn with Apeel Sciences. “It’s the only postharvest solution that creates an optimal microclimate inside of every piece of produce, which leads to improved quality and freshness upon arrival, on the shelf, and at home.”
In October of last year, FreshPlaza reported that the company was working on a solution for avocados and finalizing contracts with avocado growers.
From Peru to North America and Europe

Upon arrival, standard ripening procedures were performed. In addition, the external as well as internal quality was evaluated upon arrival, after ripening, and through end-of-life. Both trials assessed the performance of Edipeel on Peruvian avocados from different regions, blooms, and harvest times in order to account for varied fruit characteristics.

Improved quality and shelf-life
“The groups that were treated with Edipeel experienced a 30 percent reduction in water loss rate as well as up to 60 percent slower respiration. In addition, they had 50 percent more marketable shelf-life than untreated controlled atmosphere groups,” Linn said. “For both trials, Edipeel-treated groups saw visibly improved quality and shelf life.”
Fruit Logistica
Apeel Sciences is a first-time exhibitor at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Every day of the show, the company will be serving Caviar Lime Margaritas for Happy Hour. Stop by booth F-09A in Hall 23 at 5:00 pm.
Contact:
Michelle Linn
Apeel Sciences
Publication date: 2/2/2018
Author: Marieke Hemmes
Copyright: www.freshplaza.com

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