THE PRODUCE NEWS｜Lytone, JH Biotech team up for greener fresh produce supply chain
Around 32 percent of the energy used in the whole food supply chain is for distribution and processing, according to a report released by the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023. Distribution and processing is also the stage that most post-harvest loss happens — as much as 30 percent in America, according to recent statistics.
FRESH PLAZA｜We help to build up a sustainable and eco-friendly preservation for broccoli supply
According to Dr. William Chang, the experiment was conducted using industry standard practices as the control. Temperature in the storage room was maintained between zero and one degrees Celsius. The trial used several items that confer different treatment doses and different packages, just to test the best conditions for the preservation purpose.
FRUITNET｜Lytone completes successful broccoli trial
The leading North American broccoli supplier deployed LytoFresh on its broccoli to delay discolouration, prevent withering, and preserve the overall quality of fresh cut broccoli without the use of flake ice. The experiment was conducted using industry standard practices as the control. Temperature in the storage room was maintained between 0°C and 1°C. The trial used several items that confer different treatment doses and different packages, to test the best conditions for the preservation purpose.
FRESH PLAZA｜We are happy to see our crop nutrient solution boost the grape quality in Brazil
Starting from October 2022, grape vineyards around the city of Petrolina, Brazil, began their busy harvesting season. The relatively warm and dry climate in this region, with abundant irrigation resources from the São Francisco River valley, provides an ideal land for agricultural activities. Around 90% of the table grape production is exported to EU market, which generates huge profits for the industry every year. Varieties of table grapes from Petrolina include some well-known cultivars such as Thomson, Red Globe, Sugar Crisp, or local breeds such as Victoria or ISIS.
FRUITNET｜Lytone completes successful LytoFresh mangosteen trial
Lytone has completed a successful trial of its LytoFresh technology with Thai mangosteen exporter Dragon Fresh. Lytofresh was used to delay the ripening of the fruit during the post-harvest phase maintaining quality as the shipment made its way to China. Native to South-East Asia mangosteen is primarily grown in Thailand and Vietnam with China being the largest export market.