Now, long sea voyages won’t spoil refrigerated perishables! Ozone molecules deployed to rid mould, yeasts & bacteria

PURFRESH—a provider of clean technologies that purify, protect and preserve food and water—has unveiled a solution that it says makes ocean transit a more viable option than air freight for highly-sensitive produce shipped worldwide.

Purfresh Transport, based in Fremont here, provides ‘ripening control’ with 100 per cent residue-free decay prevention. The key is deploying ‘ozone molecules’ that kill mould, yeasts and bacteria without affecting the natural characteristics of the produce, explained a company statement.

The company claimed studies and trial results on mangoes, papayas, ginger and cherries "show significant decreases in mould and decay and an overall increase in quality, including fruit pressure, weight and sugar content."

The company says it monitors and manages the environment inside a refrigerated container throughout long ocean voyages to enable fruit and vegetables to arrive fresh at the destination.

"Shippers used to have to rely on costly high-speed liners and air transport to maintain freshness over long distances. Now, they can avoid rigid delivery timelines and expensive transport while ensuring safety and quality," explained Purfresh’s CEO, Mr David Cope.

Source : Exim News Service - California, Sept. 8