US-based Purfresh has announced the results of a series of trials and studies aimed at demonstrating the capabilities of its Purfresh Transport preservation system in shipping sensitive fresh produce.

The preservation technology specialist said that results from the studies, which took place on a range of fresh produce including mangoes, papayas, cherries and ginger, showed significant decreases in the presence of mould and fruit decay and an increase in quality compared with traditional preservation methods.

The system is the industry's only ozone-based active atmosphere management solution, monitoring and managing the environment inside refrigerated containers and killing bacteria, yeasts and moulds in the air and on surfaces.

'Shippers used to have to rely on costly high-speed liners and air transport to maintain freshness of sensitive commodities being sent long distances,' said David Cope, CEO of Purfresh. 'Now, with our Purfresh Transport system, they can avoid rigid delivery timelines and expensive transport methods while still ensuring the safety and quality of their shipments.

'Purfresh Transport offers importers and exporters a cost-effective, chemical free solution and enables them to lower the risk of shipping premium produce around the globe,' he added.

The results are the latest revealed by Purfresh following a round of tests conducted earlier in the year on table grapes.

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