US: Hyundai Merchant Marine collaborates with Purfresh

Purfresh, Inc., the sole provider of active atmosphere and supply chain management technologies that optimize the quality of fresh produce as it moves around the world, announced today that Purfresh and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will team together to expand HMM’s refrigerated services offerings and deliver higher quality fresh produce to worldwide markets. Joining forces, Purfresh will provide HMM with an ample supply of its active atmosphere cargo protection equipment, particularly during peak season, along with comprehensive post-voyage reports of each trip. Growers and shippers around the globe can now rely on HMM for the latest technology in shipping fresh produce, as well as superior service, dependability, and a broad range of logistic options.

"Increasing our refrigerated services offerings by collaborating with Purfresh enables us to meet the growing needs of a broader range of produce shippers with a proven method to control ripening, reduce decay, and enhance food safety," said Ms. Lamont Petersen, VP-Transpacific WB Trade. "A cost-effective, chemical-free solution, Purfresh helps our customers sustain and increase revenue from each shipment, and supports the increasing consumer demand for the availability of year-round high quality fresh fruits and vegetables."

Purfresh delivers where traditional alternatives fall short by providing the unparalleled combination of ripening control with 100% residue-free decay prevention and enhanced food safety. Certified organic and approved by the USDA and FDA, Purfresh uses an active form of natural oxygen—precisely controlled—to kill molds, yeasts, and bacteria in the air and on surfaces by up to 99%, as well as to consume and regulate ethylene. As the industry’s only active atmosphere solution with load protection monitoring, Purfresh constantly monitors and manages the environment inside the reefer throughout the voyage—providing the ability to ship even highly sensitive fruits and vegetables long distances.

"Together with HMM—a leading and well respected shipping line—we’re poised to make a significant impact on the way fresh produce is delivered to customers around the world," said Mr. John Harnett, senior sales director for Purfresh, Inc. "HMM provides the advanced logistics to get the fresh produce to market, and Purfresh provides the advanced technology to keep it fresh along the way."

HMM offers Purfresh as a per-trip service and is an ideal solution for shipping climacteric and non-climacteric fruits and vegetables.

For more information:
Connie Bordanaro
Purfresh, Inc.
Tel: +1 650 319 1160 ext 318
[email protected]