storage

AgroFresh expands produce freshness offerings to Latin America

AgroFresh Solutions recently expanded its produce freshness solutions in Brazil and Mexico. AgroFresh continues to add to a full portfolio of near- and postharvest products that improve the quality and extend the shelf life of... more »

Interstate Cold Storage receives Food Logistics award

Food Logistics magazine has named Interstate Cold Storage as one of the winners of the 2022 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award. The award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the... more »

Reducing postharvest storage disorders, extending apple storage life with HarvestWatch DCA-CF

{Sponsored} Apple storage issues are numerous, from reduction in flavor and crunchy texture to disorders that form during storage such as superficial scald and flesh browning. Scientists have known for a long time that controlling... more »

Jackie Wiggins to keynote Global Cold Chain Conference

Jackie Caplan Wiggins, Vice President and COO of Frieda’s Specialty Produce, will deliver the keynote at the Global Cold Chain Conference, Monday, June 25 in Chicago.... more »

Apple storage, aquaponics projects in Michigan get grants

The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development will support the development of an aquaponics project and construction of an apple storage facility with two Food and Agriculture Investment Program grants. During its regularly scheduled... more »

Besseling makes inroads in North America cold storage

As a somewhat new player in terms of the North American market, not many people may have heard about Besseling Group controlled atmosphere (CA) equipment. But with over 1,000 CA installations in more than 30... more »

Crop load, better nutrient management curb bitter pit

Multiple years of studies in Pennsylvania grower orchards are providing additional clues for managing Honeycrisp in the orchard to prevent bitter pit following storage. Research led by Penn State University Extension Educator Tara Baugher, Professor... more »

Artificial fruit sensor monitors cargo

Fruits can quickly perish on their journey from the farm to the store, and current methods for measuring the temperature inside cargo containers are not always sufficiently reliable. A new artificial fruit sensor developed by... more »

SCS acquires UK storage company

Storage Control Systems Ltd. recently acquired the instruments and controlled atmosphere divisions of International Controlled Atmosphere (ICA), a company based in the United Kingdom. Storage Control Systems Ltd. is wholly owned by Jim Schaefer, the... more »

Fruit temperature important going into storage

Fruit are ripening ahead of normal harvest dates this year in all regions following this warm summer. My recommendation is to push through harvest to the extent possible, as weather is likely to deteriorate soon.... more »