AgroFresh Solutions Inc. of Philadelphia has expanded its SmartFresh InBox in California, with approval from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for a number of new crops. According to a news release, SmartFresh InBox provides freshness protection in a portable sachet, expanding the availability of SmartFresh technology for growers, packers, and retailers who either do not have an airtight room or require a more convenient option.
In California, SmartFresh InBox is now registered on pome fruits (apples and pears), stone fruits (peaches and plums), kiwi, and avocados. According to the release, the product uses AgroFresh's SmartFresh ethylene management technology to delay ripening and help maintain postharvest produce quality and freshness.
"California is the largest and most diverse fruit growing region in the United States, and our customers there require more flexible application methods and products to help preserve and protect the crops they oversee," said Sarah Enescu, commercial business director for AgroFresh, in a press release.
"We are excited to bring to our customers our full portfolio of SmartFresh solutions, services, and application methods to help improve the quality and freshness of a broader range of crops," she added.
According to the release, AgroFresh introduced SmartFresh 20 years ago, and it is now used in over 25,000 fruit storage rooms worldwide.
The company now has seven innovation centres on four continents in key fruit-growing regions, as well as a full portfolio of postharvest freshness solutions to meet the needs of growers and packers worldwide.
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