Alternative to CA
Customers are using Xtend® for Kiwis for long term storage as a cost effective alternative to conventional controlled atmosphere (CA) storage. Xtend provides more flexibility than CA since individual pallets can be removed without compromising the entire room. In addition, the MA (modified atmosphere) affect is maintained for as long as the bag is sealed.
After CA
Xtend® packaging is also being used after kiwis are released from prolonged storage in CA when rapid deterioration of the fruit is typically witnessed, significantly reducing wastage. Performance can be further enhanced by the inclusion of ethylene scavenging sachets.
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