Fresh Notes 158 – PAG Feedback (March 19)Author: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2019-03-19Fresh Notes: Packhouse Action Group (PAG) Meeting Summary Held on 28 February 2019 Load-shedding and… Find out more
Optimum Storage Conditions for ‘Abate Fetel’ PearsAuthor: Anél BotesPost Date: 2020-11-03Currently, ‘Abate Fetel’ (AF) pears can be stored at 1.5% O₂ and 0.5% CO₂ for 4 months. AF is susceptible to soft scald when stored at low oxygen. AF is also susceptible to superficial scald. Find out more
3. Time Temperature Tolerances (TTT)Author: PPECBPost Date: 2020-11-013.1 Definition Time temperature tolerances (TTT’s) refer to the total time that a refrigerated perishable… Find out more
South African Stone Fruit Industry Packaging Material Guidelines 2023/2024Author: Stone Fruit Packaging Work GroupPost Date: 2023-12-01Important Points to Remember Only source cartons and packaging material from reliable/accredited suppliers. Ensure you… Find out more
Chapter 2: Cold Store RequirementsAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-11-01Table of Contents Cold Store Registration Cold Store Construction and Insulation Requirements 2.1 Foundation 2.2… Find out more
Best Practice Guidelines: Fuji (2023)Author: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2022-12-15Variety Selection Aztec Fuji Royal Shortie Fuji Brak Kiku Harvest Maturity Starch conversion: 30–40% (Up… Find out more
Recommended Temperature Protocols for Standard and Cold Sterilisation Markets for Pome FruitAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2025-03-10General Guidelines Recognise cultivar differences: Different pome fruit cultivars have varying sensitivities to temperature and… Find out more
Handling of Pears and ApplesAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-11-01Pears Pears are classified as Summer pears and Winter pears. Key Points for Summer Pears… Find out more
Fresh Notes 162 – PAG Feedback (Aug 19)Author: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2019-08-01Fresh Notes: Packhouse Action Group (PAG) Meeting Held on 1 August 2019 Moratorium on High-Cube… Find out more
