RYPEN products have passed EU and FDA food contact requirements with a letter of compliance issued by Campden Bri. Our technology is non-toxic, food contact safe and approved for use.
This high value berry has a lifespan of around 2 weeks post-harvest – if correctly stored and managed. RYPEN alleviates this time pressure by slowing down the rate of ripening.
- 25% reduction in respiration rate
- 20% reduction collapse / bleeds
- 50% reduction in internal browning
Global consumer demand for blueberries has surged in recent years, driven by their convenience and health benefits, such as being rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
This has created a booming export industry, with major producers like Peru, USA, Europe and Africa all significantly expanding their export capacities and developing new varieties such as ‘Duke,’ ‘Legacy’, ‘Emerald’, ‘Jewel’ and ‘Sekoya’ – all celebrated for their size, sweet-tart flavour and superior quality.
The global export season typically runs from April to September in the Northern Hemisphere and from November to March in the Southern Hemisphere. Peru, with 270,000mt’s of production is now the largest global exporter, alongside the United States, Canada, Mexico and Morocco. New varieties have been developed to be grown in colder climates, such as the UK and Scandinavia.
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