Technical services

Blueberries – The Optical Illusion of Blue

Blueberries only appear blue. Discover the bloom behind the illusion—and how it protects freshness and extends shelf life.

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Blueberries – The Optical Illusion of Blue

Blueberries only appear blue. Discover the bloom behind the illusion—and how it protects freshness and extends shelf life.

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Technical services

Tenderstem® broccoli: a modern marvel of plant breeding

Learn how Tenderstem® broccoli was bred, why it’s sweeter and more tender, and what makes it nutritious, versatile, and fresh.

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News

Where shelf life, quality and recyclability meet

Selected for the IFPA Packaging Innovation Program 2026, It’s Fresh and RYPEN are delivering recyclable, shelf‑life‑extending packaging.

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Kiwifruit: small, vibrant, and seriously underrated

Kiwifruit are nutritionally dense, but highly sensitive to ethylene. Explore green, golden and red varieties and post-harvest challenges.

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Sweet cherries: quality, condition and shelf‑life

Explore factors shaping cherry quality, colour, stem freshness & shelf life, & how ethylene management protects cherries in supply chains.

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RYPEN Hosts Table Grape Post‑Harvest Event in Italy

Industry experts gathered at RYPEN’s Bari technical event to explore table grape post‑harvest quality, ethylene management and modern supply chain solutions.

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1-MCP: why inhibiting ethylene isn’t always the answer

Explore why inhibiting ethylene with 1‑MCP isn’t always ideal, and how managing natural ripening can protect flavour, texture, and eating quality throughout the fresh produce supply chain.

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Why stems define the freshness of cherries & grapes

Freshness in grapes and cherries is defined by their stems. Learn why green, hydrated rachis and pedicels signal quality, how ethylene accelerates degradation, and how moderation protects shelf life and market value.

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Climate change & fruit export supply chains

Climate change is reshaping global fruit export supply chains. Learn how heatwaves, reduced winter chill and water stress impact the condition of fresh produce—and how RYPEN technology helps protect freshness, reduce waste, and improve resilience from harvest to arrival.

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