Quimas has been marketing its SmartPac, a solution for the post-harvest preservation of blueberries, for the past four years. It is a plastic film of low density polyethylene with metabisulfite extruded in its structure, which allows SO2 to be released in a homogeneous and controlled way while the fruit is stored and on transit. So far, the technology was available in perforated bags and foil formats.
In order to offer integral solutions to preserve the condition of the fruit in destination, the Research and Development team of Quimas, together with research centers from Chile and abroad, have worked in the development of new products that include different active ingredients, the determination of appropriate doses, and the calculation of the respective emission rates. As a result of this work, Quimas will launch an innovative product that combines a modified atmosphere and SO2 in a single device, thus taking advantage of the synergy of both technologies in a single product.
After two years of laboratory tests, static tests, and tests under field conditions; we have achieved a product that achieves all the benefits of high humidity and modification of oxygen and CO2 concentration; both characteristics of a modified atmosphere bag, combined with a controlled, homogeneous, and safe SO2 emission.
On Wednesday September 5, in Santiago, Quimas will hold a Workshop for the launch of this product, which will include the presence and exhibitions of outstanding experts in post harvest:
- Bruno Defilippi, Agronomist from the University of Chile, researcher at INIA Platina, Ph.D. UC Davis in post harvest.
- Joseph Smilanick, Phytopathologist at UC Davis, MSc Colorado State University and Ph.D. UC Riverside.
Both of whom have extensive experience in post harvest and research in various areas of fruit growing.
Mr. Defilippi will speak about his post harvest research, and the results of the tests that he carried out with the SmartPac AM bag, while Mr. Smilanick will discuss the advantages of using SO2 in post harvest and the advances in the registration for SO2 use in blueberries in the United States market.
For more information and registration:
Quimas - Smart Pac
T: +569 913 08502