Post-harvest coatings increase shelf life, reduce reliance on plastic packaging
AgriCoat-NatureSeal Ltd. (Berkshire, UK), a subsidiary of Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc., has introduced Semperfresh® 1.9, an advanced edible coating used to extend shelf life, maintain quality and preserve the freshness of a wide range of whole fruits and vegetables.
The newest addition to the Semperfresh line of coatings is designed for ease-of-use and quick drying at the packing house or coating facility. Applications include stone fruit, pineapple, melon, avocadoes, citrus fruit, pears, apples, sweet cherries and other tropical fruits.