FRESH PRODUCE INSTRUMENTS official distributor of Catalytic Generators products (U.S.A.)

Trofi Pack's experience with the installation of catalytic generators for fruit ripening

‘When I came here, Trofi Pack did not use ethylene for ripening,’ recalls Van der Maal. Determined to optimise the ripening process, he entered into a dialogue with the management that led to the adoption of the catalytic generators and the Ethy-gen® II ripening concentrate. Van der Maal emphasises that the integration of the Catalytic Generators into his workflow was very straightforward. The advantages of ethylene in ripening are undeniable, as Van der Maal emphasises its role in ensuring uniform ripening, minimising fruit stress and improving overall quality.

‘When I look at fruit quality, with and without ethylene ripening, without ethylene it is more difficult, and higher temperatures have to be used. This increases stress on the fruit, significantly reduces shelf life and increases defects. With ethylene, fruits ripen more evenly, with uniform pressure and ripeness, resulting in less sorting on the packaging line and happier customers.

because they receive uniformly ripened fruit,’ he explains, underlining the domino effect of quality consistency. Working mainly with avocados, Van der Maal attests to the effectiveness of the catalytic generators in delivering optimal ripening results. Despite initial scepticism about the size and capacity of the generator, he was pleasantly surprised by its performance, achieving consistent results in different ripening rooms.

‘It is very easy to use. I was surprised by the product because I was initially sceptical about this small generator. I was used to working with installations and gas cylinders. Then I received a small box and some bottles of Ethy-gen® II liquid maturation concentrate. After the first results, I was amazed. I came back on Monday morning, checked the ripening room and saw that I had the same results as before with the whole installation of bottles. So I am very happy.

Fresh Produce Instruments is an official distributor of Catalytic Generators (USA) products. Easy-Ripe® generators provide consistent, non-pressurised ethylene on a continuous basis for uniform ripening and degreening. Simply place the generator in the ripening room at a convenient location, adjust the settings and be prepared to be amazed by the effortless and consistently high quality fruit ripening process. If you are interested in trying Ethy-gen® II or calculating your potential annual ethylene savings, please send your enquiry to info@freshproduceinstruments.com or make an appointment at Fruit Attraction, Madrid, Hall 6 Stand E16A. https://freshproduceinstruments.com/