Next generation modified atmosphere materials to extend farm storage & reduce waste
Lead Participant:
JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC
Abstract
The control of respiratory gases within a storage or packaging environment is often used to extend
postharvest storage/shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables, and thereby reduce wastage in the supply
chain. Current modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) can extend the postharvest quality of fresh
produce, but its performance is often limited by its inability to adequately respond to the changing
physiology of the produce, leading to the development of sub-optimal gas conditions. MAP would
benefit considerably if it were made flexible and more responsive to these conditions. This project will
focus on the development of the next generation of MAP comprising innovative cost effective inserts
which are able to manipulate the internal atmosphere of the packaging by administering the ideal
gaseous conditions at the optimum time for prolonged storage & improved management of produce
in the farmer’s cold storage and the entire supply chain.
postharvest storage/shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables, and thereby reduce wastage in the supply
chain. Current modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) can extend the postharvest quality of fresh
produce, but its performance is often limited by its inability to adequately respond to the changing
physiology of the produce, leading to the development of sub-optimal gas conditions. MAP would
benefit considerably if it were made flexible and more responsive to these conditions. This project will
focus on the development of the next generation of MAP comprising innovative cost effective inserts
which are able to manipulate the internal atmosphere of the packaging by administering the ideal
gaseous conditions at the optimum time for prolonged storage & improved management of produce
in the farmer’s cold storage and the entire supply chain.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | £248,540 | £ 86,989 |
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Participant |
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CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY | £271,322 | |
MAGNA PARVA LIMITED | ||
CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY | ||
INNOVATE UK |
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ORCID iD |