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Post-harvest Cold Chain R&D . By Mduduzi Ngcobo Manager: R&D. Introduction . Importance of post-harvest cooling for preservation of post-harvest fruit quality . ( Hardenburg et al., 1986) 1986, 1986). . Condensation on fruit.
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Post-harvest Cold Chain R&D By Mduduzi Ngcobo Manager: R&D
Introduction • Importance of post-harvest cooling for preservation of post-harvest fruit quality (Hardenburget al., 1986)1986, 1986).
What could go wrong if gaps are not managed in the Cold Chain?
Chilling Injury on PE and NE Lurie & Crisosto, 2005
ORCHARD PACKHOUSE INSPECTION COLDSTORE INSPECTION TRANSPORTER CONSUMER SUPERMARKET INSPECTION INSPECTION LOADING DEPOT DISCHARGE COLDSTORE IMPORT PORT SHIP INSPECTION Supply Chain - PPECB Involvement
R&D projects DOOR END COOL I NG UN I T T-bar Floor Delivery Air Temperature Vertical airflow
Pulp temperature distribution in 40’ reefer container (Ngcobo et al., 2007)
HAF technology RAT DOOR END DAT “T”- bar floor Plastic sheet Area T- bar not covered 3.0 metres Material (100mm x 150mm) to block off pallet base andprovide air space for return air (RAT)
Current projects • Possibility of shipping Fynbos via sea freight • Development of pomegranate post-harvest handling protocols and shipping recipe’s • Alternative methodology within the cold chain – audit based approach
Communication Plan • Publications in scientific journals • Publications in fruit journals • Presentations in national and international symposia • Presentation in industry workshops • Participation in TES
