Catalonia authorizes Harvista for apples; European organic supply stable, export prices fall
Spanish authorities have granted Catalonia's apple growers exceptional approval to use Harvista™ to delay harvest and extend storage in the 2026 season. Meanwhile, European export prices for

1-MCP technology helps maintain the quality of apples and pears.
In the fresh fruit supply chain, preserving quality after harvest is a major challenge. For fruits like apples and pears, maintaining their crisp texture, flavor, and freshness during

"We are introducing a new ethylene management solution to the market with AnsiP-Sticker F."
Lytone USA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration for its AnsiP-Sticker F under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

"We are introducing a new ethylene management solution to the market with AnsiP-Sticker F."
Lytone USA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration for its AnsiP-Sticker F under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

Pear trials in Argentina have shown that the use of 1-MCP results in slower ripening of the fruit.
Trials conducted in Argentina have evaluated an MCPBag® system that releases 1-MCP inside each package to slow ripening in William's pears (Pyrus communis L.). The approach is being positioned as

Ensuring the freshness and quality of apples: the importance of choosing products based on safe and registered 1-MCP.
Preserving the quality of apples after harvest is a crucial challenge for the fruit and vegetable sector. During the storage and transportation of apples, maintaining crispness, flavor, and

New study shows that Fresh Inset's Vidre+ solution significantly extends the shelf life of cherries by releasing controlled 1-MCP.
Nowa studia wykazała, że rozwiązanie Vidre+ firmy Fresh Inset może pomóc w przedłużeniu trwałości wiśni.More. Go to the article

Preserving the color of French fries made from potatoes treated with ethylene in the UK
In the UK, there is a new method available for preserving the color of potato fries when stored in environments where ethylene is applied. StoreGuard, a product developed by AgroFresh, uses

The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture has granted new approval for broccoli solutions.
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, has announced that regulatory authorities in Japan have approved the use of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP),

University study shows post-harvest solution has extended shelf life
Verdant™ Technologies, an ag-tech post-harvest solutions company, announced the findings of a study from Michigan State University that found HarvestHold Fresh® slow and controlled release of

Hazel Tech registers its flagship 1-MCP product in Peru
Shelf-life extension specialist Hazel Technologies has announced the registration of its flagship product, Hazel 100, in Peru. The company said the move comes at a pivotal time in the industry,

Slow-release ethylene inhibitor improves shelf life of fresh berries
The soft fruits business in both hemispheres may soon have an innovative tool for extending seasonality and reducing food waste, says Polish food-tech company Fresh Inset. The results of trials

AgroFresh’s SmartFresh solution turns 20
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of AgroFresh’s flagship ripening management solution SmartFresh, the original 1-MCP technology that puts the ripening process of fruit “on

Fresh Inset offers raspberry boost
Poland-based Fresh Inset has said that its Vidre+ stickers could be a “game-changer” when it comes to extending the shelf-life of fruit such as raspberries. According to the group, the

Apple shelf-life extension technology spans across companies of all sizes
Apples have been an anchor commodity for Hazel Technologies since the company launched in 2016. “Starting out in the apple category really made sense for us because we knew that growers trusted