Smaller Tools, Bigger Questions: Rethinking CA Research for Industry UseAuthor: Josh Kreft, Gas at SitePost Date: 2026-06-03Rethinking CA research for industry use. THE ROOM WE LIVE IN ~R16B in pome fruit… Find out more
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
HORTGRO Postharvest Pome Fruit ResearchAuthor: Wiehann SteynPost Date: 2020-11-01HORTGRO background Postharvest research objectives Postharvest research needs Find out more
‘Cripps’ Pink’ Best PracticeAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-03-051. Correct harvest maturity (for long term storage) Starch breakdown: optimum 20-30% and < 40%… Find out more
Basic Cooling Principles for Pome FruitAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-11-01Regulatory information is available on PPECB’s website: www.ppecb.com 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
Plastic Packaging Component StatusPost Date: 2020-11-01Pome Fruit Markets Where Non-Green Components Have Been Reported as Problematic Item Plastic Component Alternatives… Find out more
Pome fruit protocols:Picking, Storage & HandlingAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-06-01Harvest and Maturity Guidelines for Pome Fruit Characteristics of Fruit Ripening Pome fruit are climacteric,… 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
