• Blueberries
    Firmer berries with
    reduced shrivel
    Ethylene builds up during shipping and storage, even fresh produce with low emission levels (RYPEN commercial pilot results).
  • Blueberries
    RYPEN enables controlled,
    natural ripening
    Natural ripening for true taste, texture and aroma development (RYPEN commercial pilot results).
  • Blueberries
    Blueberries at their
    peak for longer
    Long distance shipping and delays can result in ethylene building up,
    resulting in deductions due to the sub-optimal quality of berries on arrival (RYPEN commercial pilot results).

  • Case liner

    A multi-functional case liner with RYPEN Technology embedded directly into the polymer to deliver comprehensive ethylene protection for both storage and transit applications.

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  • Leaf

    The solution for a wide range of produce packed in cases loose, or in case liners. Providing simple-to-use and highly-effective ethylene moderation in storage and during transit.

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Ethylene can induce a wide array of physiological responses even at very low concentrations. Recent research into Blueberries clearly highlights the role of ethylene in shelf life, especially on the textural condition of berries. Most consumers buy with their eyes and buy again on taste, so better-looking fruit, combined with a positive eating experience is crucial to maintain and grow this rapidly growing category; and for consumers to continue benefitting from the myriad of benefits from this healthy snack.

  • Ethylene is a crucial factor in the acceleration of blueberry softening and sucrose degradation. (Wang et al., 2020)

    Wang, S., Zhou, Q., Zhou, X., Zhang, F. and Ji, S. (2020). Ethylene plays an important role in the softening and sucrose metabolism of blueberries postharvest. Food Chemistry, 310, p.125965.
This high value berry has a lifespan of around 2 weeks post-harvest – if correctly stored and managed. Trial results show that RYPEN further 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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