Pace International, a provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, announced that BioSpectra® 100 SC is now listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic use in the U.S.
The announcement comes six years after the introduction of the product when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) approved the product for postharvest applications.
BioSpectra received its OMRI Listed® seal after completing the rigorous certification process and requirements set forth for organic crop production use.
BioSpectra is the latest biorational fungicide to be organically certified for postharvest applications on apples, citrus, cherries and stone fruit. It provides broad-spectrum decay control against the most challenging fungal postharvest diseases. This new product delivers superior disease control in comparison to other organic alternatives.
This highly effective, natural decay control agent has received an exemption from tolerance (MRL) for current agricultural applications in the U.S and it has shown no resistance development over the past decades of use in food.
“As the world’s needs continue to evolve, effective biological solutions will play a key role in protecting the quality and marketability of fresh produce. We are proud to continue to bring innovative sustainable solutions to our customers and the fruit packing industry,” said Jorge Gotuzzo, senior director of marketing.
This natamycin-based fungicide is the result of the fermentation process of naturally occurring soil micro-organisms and provides a new mode of action, inhibiting pathogen growth.
For more information:
Charis Armer
Pace International, LLC
Tel: +1 (509) 680-3459
charis.armer@paceint.com
https://www.paceint.com/