2024 Water Usage Report – Phase 8Author: Blue NorthPost Date: 2026-03-12February 2026 Table of Contents Executive Summary 1. Introduction 1.1 Objectives 1.2 Context and progress… Find out more
Fresh Notes: Packhouse Action Group (PAG) Meeting Feedback – July 2025Author: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2025-07-01Key Resources Hortgro Website: Packhouse Action Group and Pome/Stone Protocols Contact: Elise-Marie Steenkamp PAG Downloads… Find out more
PAG Water and Energy Project: 2023 Energy usage resultsAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2025-05-012023 Energy Usage Results May 2025 Table of Contents Introduction Methodology Development of the Data… Find out more
Fire Protection Guideline for Packhouse and Fruit Cold Storage FacilityAuthor: Harvest Mechanical EngineeringPost Date: 2024-07-10First Issue: 10/07/2024 Table of Contents Introduction Occupancy Classifications Summary of Requirements for Fruit Store… Find out more
Ozone (O₃) in Postharvest Storage of Apples and PearsAuthor: Andrew BrinkPost Date: 2022-11-01Ozone Use in Storage O₃ is used extensively in the US apple storage sector. Nearly… Find out more
Best Practice Guidelines: Prevention of Pitting in CherriesAuthor: Mariana JoostePost Date: 2020-11-01General Information Pitting is caused by mechanical damage to cells in the flesh of the… Find out more
Songold: Cooling ProtocolAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-11-01Cooling and Storage Steps Cool to 0°C Cool fruit to 0°C within 48 hours of… Find out more
Treatment of Songold Plums with SmartFreshSM (2011 Season)Author: AgroFresh Inc. and ExperiCo (Fruit Technology Solutions)Post Date: 2020-11-011. Fruit Maturity and Packaging Flesh firmness: Must be between 7.0 and 5.0 kg (optimum… Find out more
Treatment of Songold Plums with SmartFreshSM (2011 Season)Author: Compiled by Agrofresh Inc. and ExperiCo (Fruit Technology Solutions)Post Date: 2020-11-011. Fruit Maturity and Packaging Flesh firmness must be between 7.0 and 5.0 kg (optimum:… Find out more
Inspection Procedures for Stone Fruit ExportsAuthor: Stone Fruit Packaging Work GroupPost Date: 2020-11-01Inspection Procedures for Stone Fruit Exports Key Steps Arrange regular inspections with PPECB to ensure… Find out more
Quality Management of Plums Following Heat Waves During the Harvesting SeasonAuthor: Arrie de KockPost Date: 2020-11-01Key Fruit Quality Aspects to Manage During Heat Waves Sunburn Internal heat damage Gel breakdown… 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
GUIDELINES OF QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE PLANTING A NEW STONE FRUIT VARIETY IN YOUR AREAAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2024-09-01Can a specific variety be planted legally? Are the cold-storage results of the cultivar available… Find out more
Questions to Ask Before Planting a New Stone Fruit VarietyAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-11-01Can a specific variety be planted legally? Are the cold-storage results of the cultivar available… Find out more
Best Practice Guidelines: Topred (2023)Author: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-11-01Cultivars: Topred, Starking, Starkrimson, Early Red One, Red Chief, Oregon Spur, Jeromine, Romeo, African Carmine… Find out more
Best Practice Guidelines: Cripps Pink (2023)Author: Store-it GroupPost Date: 2020-11-011. Correct Harvest Maturity for Long-Term Storage Harvest maturity is the most important factor contributing… Find out more
Forelle (Vermont Beauty) Dispensation Procedures – 2011 SeasonAuthor: Forelle Producers, Packers & ExportersPost Date: 2020-11-01Storage operators must verify the 8-week storage period using a bin card or verifiable storage intake document, for inspection by PPECB. The Forelle Producer Association requires that the 8-week storage period must take place in South Africa to protect the cultivar. Find out more
Recommended Actions for Cold Stores During Periods of Load SheddingAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2019-03-01Keep cold store doors closed as far as possible. Ensure door curtains are in good… Find out more
Chapter 8: Optimum Storing and Shipping Conditions for the Export of Perishable ProductsAuthor: PPECB (Perishable Products Export Control Board)Post Date: 2020-11-01Contents Temperature Requirements 1.1 Optimum storage and shipping temperatures and requirements per product 1.2 Optimum… Find out more
Chapter 2: Cold Store RequirementsAuthor: Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)Post Date: 2020-11-01Contents Cold Store Registration Cold Store Construction and Insulation Requirements 2.1 Foundation 2.2 Structure 2.3… Find out more
PEARS & APPLESAuthor: ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij; SA Apple & Pear Producer’s AssociationPost Date: 2019-01-01Chapter 6 Recommended Temperature and Gas Regimes for Cold Storage of South African Commercial Apple… Find out more
PAG Water and Energy Project: 2023 Water usage resultsAuthor: Blue North Sustainability (Pty) Ltd.Post Date: 2025-06-01Water and Energy Project 2023 Water Usage Results March 2025 Table of Contents Introduction Methodology… Find out more
PAG Water and Energy project: 2022 Water usage resultsAuthor: Blue NorthPost Date: 2024-06-01In 2017, Blue North Sustainability (Pty) Ltd. (Blue North) was contracted by the Packhouse Action Group (PAG) to conduct a study on water risks Find out more
PAG Water and Energy project: 2020 Energy benchmark resultsAuthor: Blue NorthPost Date: 2020-03-01In 2021, Blue North Sustainability was contracted by the Packhouse Action Group (PAG) to benchmark electricity consumption in pome fruit packhouse and cold storage operations. Find out more
Fire Protection Guideline for Packhouse and Fruit Cold Storage FacilityAuthor: Post-Harvest Innovation Programme (PHI)Post Date: 2024-07-10Table of Contents Introduction Occupancy Classifications Summary of Requirements for Fruit Store Applications 3.1 Packing… Find out more
