Postharvest storage is a key component for ensuring that fruit crops retain quality through the entire supply chain. Of increasing future importance will be the relationship between and impact on flavour retention and specific related quality properties during postharvest and through storage, handling and transport.

We work with global fruit producers to provide customised, integrated solutions and novel technologies to ensure that fruit reaches consumers in a ripe, ready to eat condition.

Our active packaging programme, which includes ripeness detectors such as RIPESENSE, plastic packing, and controlled release devices, is an example of innovative technology.