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Mould or Dehydration? Managing Moisture Balance in Fresh Produce

Explore how moisture balance in fresh produce affects mould, dehydration, shelf life and quality during storage and transit.

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Mould or Dehydration? Managing Moisture Balance in Fresh Produce

Explore how moisture balance in fresh produce affects mould, dehydration, shelf life and quality during storage and transit.

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Blueberries and the double S-curve of growth

Blueberries illustrate how growth plateaus emerge, and how pruning, variety choice and soil management can create renewed productivity.

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Why refrigeration isn’t ideal for tropical fruits

Tropical fruits don’t thrive in the fridge. Learn how chilling injury affects ripening and how to store them for improved freshness.

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Maluma avocados: managing ethylene across modern supply chains

Learn how Maluma avocados behave after harvest and why ethylene management is key to protecting flavour, quality and 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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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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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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