Clean Solutions for Food and Water

Food: Kiwifruit

Storage | Disinfection | Sanitization

Citrus | Grapes | Kiwifruit | Pome Fruit | Potatoes | Onions | Tomatoes

Eliminate Botrytis, control softening and extend storage life of kiwifruit

KiwifruitScience-based Solution
Novazone’s patented science-based cold storage solution generates ozone from the oxygen in the air on-site and delivers defined, low-dose specific concentrations of gaseous ozone into the atmosphere, for use as a powerful but safe disinfectant. The solution kills airborne and surface microorganisms, shuts down the sporulation process and controls softening by consuming ethylene for highly sensitive produce, such as kiwifruit. After killing decay causing microorganisms, ozone immediately reverts to pure oxygen, leaving no residue and maintaining product taste, texture and smell characteristics in its natural state.

Optimum Safety and Efficacy
Novazone’s unique closed-loop concentration control and remote monitoring capabilities provide optimum safety and efficacy. Its measurement sensors and on-board computer maintains ozone concentrations to within +/- 10 ppb of a desired set point. The solution includes fail-safe ambient air sensors, which constantly ensure work areas maintain ozone concentrations well within OSHA standards. Its remote monitoring service constantly tracks system performance and provides detailed reports and automated alerts.

Highlights

  • Control decay
    • Eliminate Botrytis Rot
    • Kill surface and airborne microorganisms
  • Increase storage and shelf life
    • Control ethylene cross-contamination
    • Maintain fruit pressure
  • USDA and FDA approved
  • Certified organic

Customer Success Story

  • Problem
    • Decay: 35 % mold spoilage
    • Uncontrolled ethylene
  • Solution
    • Novazone Cold Storage
  • Results
    • Reduced spoilage from 35% to 5%
    • Controlled ethylene cross-contamination
    • Improved quality
    • Increased shelf life by several weeks

Mold in Kiwifruit Storage

 

Compare the Value

  

ELEVATE/JUDGE FUNGICIDE

NOVAZONE

Mold Control

Grey mold; resistant mold strains could build-up

All types of mold; mold is oxidized and cannot become resistant to ozone

Ethylene Control

No

Converts ethylene to water and carbon dioxide

Application

Typically pre-harvest spray

Continuous low dose ozone in storage, constantly controlling mold and ethylene

Regulatory Compliance

Detailed record keeping

No EPA record keeping required. Requires fire code compliance.

 

 

Example System

 

 

 

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