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Liventus 8 Apr 2022


Respiratory rate in Kiwis

Kiwis is a specie that are planted throughout Chile, from the V to the VIII Region, passing through warmer to...
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Kiwi
Liventus 8 Apr 2022
<br> Kiwi post-harvest problems <br>


Kiwi post-harvest problems

Unlike other commodities, the Kiwi is a specie that can be stored for more than 40 days while waiting for...
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Kiwi
Liventus 28 Mar 2022

Is a low level of CO2 enough to control the respiratory rate?
False!We need more CO2 for this objective

CO2 is more efficient at lowering the respiration rate. Studies prove that by increasing its concentration, the respiratorion rate decreases...
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Avocado
Liventus 28 Mar 2022
Let’s talk about technical aspects: <br><b>¿¿What’s really the correlation between set point and dry matter content?</b>

Let’s talk about technical aspects:
¿¿What’s really the correlation between set point and dry matter content?

There are differences by destination and Liventus will explain these: For longer the transits, it is recommended to  use increased...
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Avocado
Liventus 28 Mar 2022
The respiratory rate is the same in all countries… Completely false!

The respiratory rate is the same in all countries… Completely false!

Thanks to the information provided by our controller, we carried out a study with a pool of 3,000 containers in...
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Avocado
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
Let’s talk about commercial aspects: <br>Not all controlled atmospheres (CA) are the same. True! <br>

Let’s talk about commercial aspects:
Not all controlled atmospheres (CA) are the same. True!

We adapt our recommendations according to what the receiver asks for in the different destinations. We do not give recipes,...
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Avocado
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
<br>Controlled atmosphere (CA) decreases cold damage? <br>100% true!


Controlled atmosphere (CA) decreases cold damage?
100% true!

By decreasing the respiratory rate, metabolism decreases and therefore maturation, inhibiting all enzymatic activity that triggers these processes. Specifically, it...
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Avocado
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
<b>The Controlled Atmosphere does not dehydrate the fruit </b>

The Controlled Atmosphere does not dehydrate the fruit

There are marked differences regarding the maintenance of relative humidity between the different technologies present in the industry (Table 1),...
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Blueberries
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
It is effective and it is proven: <br> <br> High relative humidity decreases softening <br>

It is effective and it is proven:

High relative humidity decreases softening

The blueberry is composed mostly of water (<80%), for this reason it is very sensitive to the vapor pressure deficit...
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Blueberries
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
The respiratory rate of blueberry is very low, therefore it is not necessary to control it<br> <br>That is not correct effective and it is verified <br>

The respiratory rate of blueberry is very low, therefore it is not necessary to control it

That is not correct effective and it is verified

High relative humidity decreases softening Regardless of whether your respiratory rate is low or not, the blueberry continues to respire,...
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Blueberries
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
Protect your fruit and improve results: <br> <br> Know all the benefits of Liventus Full Control <br>

Protect your fruit and improve results:

Know all the benefits of Liventus Full Control

In recent years, Liventus has remained the industry leader by  adding innovation at various stages of the postharvest chain. The...
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Blueberries
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
<br>Using the pallet bag does not affect the interior temperature <br>


Using the pallet bag does not affect the interior temperature

Liventus macro-perforated pallet bags are open at the base, so the air can circulate freely through the pallet and the...
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Blueberries
Liventus 25 Mar 2022


Short transit time does not affect the quality in stonefruits?
FALSE

Most of the stone fruits that go to destinations with short transits, such as the United States, are shipped in...
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Pits
Liventus 25 Mar 2022


¿Does the Modified Atmosphere Bag control physiological disorders?
FALSE

There is a concept called “The Killing zone”, which involves a temperature range between 2.2°C to 5°C. If the fruit...
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Pits
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
<br> Is CA capable of controlling physiological disorders? <br> TRUE


Is CA capable of controlling physiological disorders?
TRUE

Physiological disorders are associated with prolonged storage. Extended storage causes the fruit to consume most of its sugars, therefore, depleting...
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Pits
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
<br> Controlled atmosphere prevents cold damage? <br> TRUE


Controlled atmosphere prevents cold damage?
TRUE

Cold injuries are associated with specific transit times and temperatures, in which cells are damaged by prolonged exposure to these...
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Pits
Liventus 25 Mar 2022
<br> Maintaining the quality and condition of your plums <br>


Maintaining the quality and condition of your plums

The importance of controlled atmosphere The use of controlled atmosphere in Chile began in the 90’s with the arrival of...
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Pits
Liventus 14 Oct 2021
<br> Does the temperature to which the fruit is exposed in the container influence the outcome? <br> TRUE


Does the temperature to which the fruit is exposed in the container influence the outcome?
TRUE

There is a concept called “The Killing zone”, which involves a temperature range between 2.2°C to 5°C. If the fruit...
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Pits
Liventus 13 Jul 2021
At destination, soft fruit is not the same as rot

At destination, soft fruit is not the same as rot

At the destination markets they have zero tolerance for fruit with rot associated with fungi, and its presence risks rejection...
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Blueberries
Liventus 13 Jul 2021
Enough of myths: Let’s talk about technical details <br><b> What is the real effect of CO2 on the fruit? </b>

Enough of myths: Let’s talk about technical details
What is the real effect of CO2 on the fruit?

It is false that a high CO2 softens the fruit. Softening is mainly linked to set points of high CO2...
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Blueberries

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