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Our services
Education and Training
Training individuals who are directly involved in pre and postharvest activities is essential to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain the quality product. We can develop and deliver training/outreach programs that provide training and support to farmers and handlers. This encompasses a wide range of topics aimed at reducing losses, maintaining quality and extending shelf-life. Key areas of postharvest education and training include: Basic principles of postharvest physiology, harvesting, handling, packaging, cooling, storage and transportation.
Packaging Development
Packaging is an important component of postharvest handling process and plays a critical role in maintaining product quality and marketing appeal. We can help our clients to review/test various packaging options for improving product quality and extending shelf-life. We have tremendous experience of working with modified atmosphere packaging as well as thermoformed packaging. In addition, various innovative active packaging solutions are being developed and it’s important for companies to put these through rigorous commercial testing before implementing.
Research and Development
Provide R&D consulting services to develop experimental designs and conduct R&D trials to decipher impact of various pre- and postharvest factors on produce quality. Our technical background and industry experience helps us to assess the industry challenges from business perspective and offer applied solutions accordingly. We have the experience of developing, testing and commercializing technologies using rigorous tools to make business decisions.
Process Improvement
Postharvest management starts right at harvest and include sorting, grading, packing, cooling, storing and transportation. This phase is crucial in ensuring the quality and safety of the produce, as well as maximizing its shelf life and sensory qualities. It is important to follow proper postharvest practices to maintain quality throughout the value chain from first mile to the last mile. We can help to assess harvest and postharvest practices, identify improvement opportunities and provide guidance to reduce waste and improve product quality and extend shelf-life.
Quality Measurement Tools
You can only improve what you can measure. In recent years, there has been tremendous amount of technology advances (NIR, Hyperspectral Imaging, FTIR, AI etc.) to measure various aspects (both internal and external) of product quality. These tools can be used individually or in combination to gain insights, identify areas for improvement, drive continuous improvement, enhance overall product performance and ensure quality standards are met. We have the experience and knowledge to help you decide what tools and instruments might be suitable for your product and quality goals.