Benefits of CA on Fruits Storage
What is controlled atmosphere (CA) storage?
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology is a postharvest storage method that extends the shelf life and preserve the quality of fresh produce by regulating the air composition within the cold storage environment. The key parameters controlled in CA storage are O₂, CO₂, C2H4 for ethylene sensitive produce, along with temperature and RH. By adjusting these factors, CA storage slows down the respiration and ripening process of fruits, helping to maintain their freshness and reduce spoilage.
Why you should choose for controlled atmosphere storage
Prolong storage period & Shelf Life
CA storage slows the natural aging and ripening of produces, which is critical for longterm storage, long-distance transport or extended market availability.
Maintain Initial Quality
It helps preserve the initial firmness, color, texture, flavor, and nutritional value of fresh produces.
Reduce Fruit loss
Fruits are better preserved even at the end of the storage period, reducing fruit losses from about 30% to <5%.
Prolong your storage period
- Storage period compared to normal coldstores
Benefits to Supply chain
- Expands marketability by enabling the export of fresh produce to international markets and reaching farther destinations, opening up new opportunities for global trade
- Aftering being stored in CA stores, fruits retain better freshness during distribution, transportation, and throughout their shelf life
Maintain initial quality & reduce fruit loss
Effects of CA storage
- Maining initial firmness and texture
- Reduced respiration rate
- Maintain nutrients
- Prevent mould growth
- Delay ripening of climacteric fruits
- Prevent scald
- Internal browning for apples
- Prevent discoloration
- Less weight loss (monitor by water-meter connected with MyFruit)
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Economic benefits
Consider all the benefits mentioned above which can at least double your profits, a set of VA CA equipment and MyFruit control system will only cost arund 10% of your total investment!
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Customer CA Facility showcase
Check out a video from one of our customers’ Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage facilities!
Van Ossenbruggen, one of our loyal customers, has been using our CA storage facilities for over 40 years. Their premium-quality apples and pears are stored in CA year-round, ensuring they remain fresh and delicious!
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