Overall goal

To extend the freshness of bananas through the innovative RipeLockTM product package and reduce the waste for grocers and other banana retailers.

Specific goals

• Simplification of the process and the maturation process for each producer.
• Prolonging the preservation of the ideal yellow colour in bananas by 4 to 6 days and delaying the appearance of splatter.
• Loss reduction for importers, producers, retailers and end consumers.
• Improving competitiveness for importers, producers and retailers.

Services provided

• RipeLockTM applications: The implementation of the RipeLockTM system, which consists of 2 integral parts - a controlled pressure air bag & gas application offers a significant extension of the product's service life.
• Plant Protection Solutions: By recognising the needs of each customer individually, at whatever stage of the banana supply chain and wherever it is, we are in a position to offer the most suitable plant protection solution.
• Maturity Chamber Monitoring: Specialised technical consulting with regular visits to maturity, short-term maintenance sites and endpoints.