Reflecting the growing use of controlled atmosphere (CA) technologies to maintain quality of fruits and vegetables over extended shipping times, Pacific International Lines (PIL) has successfully transported its first shipments of avocados from Kenya to Brunei using Carrier Transicold’s innovative EverFRESH® atmosphere control system. Since October 2022, PIL has accomplished a number of firsts with the EverFRESH CA technology – its first shipments of avocadoes from Peru to Hong Kong, as well as from Australia to Singapore. EverFRESH reduces respiration and slows natural ripening of commodities by optimizing oxygen and carbon dioxide balance. The positive pressure effectively built up inside the container reduces box air leakage compared to other controlled atmosphere systems. This innovative technology helps to maintain ideal conditions during transportation while extending the shelf life of high-value commodities.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 31, 2023 18:12 UTC