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Proven protection at every step Liquidseal provides proven protection for fruit at every step in the supply chain. The results are an extended shelf life, maintained product quality and reduction of product loss during postharvest activities, transport, storage and sale. Our postharvest products are environmentally friendly, biodegradable and compostable. Mission Our mission is to extend the life of perishable agricultural products in an innovative, sustainable and cost-effective manner. Our postharvest packaging for growers and wholesalers in the floriculture and horticulture sector improve product quality and shelf life throughout the supply chain. Vision statement Our vision is to develop a wide range of products that are suitable for our customers in both conventional and organic floriculture and horticulture. Corporate Corporate Responsibility Responsibility Liquidseal is a chem-free packaging that reduces product loss, food waste and the use of chemicals and optimises the use of fertile soil. With a rapidly-growing global population, there is an increasing demand to actually consume what we produce. Liquidseal can make a major contribution to reducing food waste in the supply chain and has a positive impact on eliminating food shortages. [email protected] www.liquidseal.nl + 31 (0)71 301 4314 LIQUIDSEAL HIGHLIGHTS Finalist Innovation Award Herman Wijffels - Rabobank Kiwa convenant Packaging for organic fruit Innovation Expo TUV Austria Certified CAAE Certified Winner Finture Solutions Winner Dutch Innovation Award MKB Top 100 Agri & Food 2016 The sustainable packaging The sustainable packaging solution for Avocado! solution for Avocado! Liquidseal is a chem-free packaging which extends the shelf life of fruit. The specific characteristics of Liquidseal enable us to cut product wastage between 30 and 40% and reduce the need for pesticides and plastics. Postharvest applications for hard-skinned fruits like citrus, mango, papaya and melon are also available. All Liquidseal packaging may be used on organic fruit.

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Page 1: The sustainable packaging solution for Avocado! · 2020. 3. 2. · The sustainable packaging solution for Avocado! Liquidseal is a chem-free packaging which extends the shelf life

Proven protection at every stepLiquidseal provides proven protection for fruit at every

step in the supply chain. The results are an extended shelf life,

maintained product quality and reduction of product loss during

postharvest activities, transport, storage and sale.

Our postharvest products are environmentally friendly, biodegradable

and compostable.

MissionOur mission is to extend the life of perishable agricultural products in an innovative,

sustainable and cost-effective manner. Our postharvest packaging for growers and

wholesalers in the floriculture and horticulture sector improve product quality and shelf life

throughout the supply chain.

Vision statement Our vision is to develop a wide range of products that are suitable for our customers in both

conventional and organic floriculture and horticulture.

Corporate Corporate ResponsibilityResponsibilityLiquidseal is a chem-free packaging that reduces

product loss, food waste and the use of chemicals and

optimises the use of fertile soil. With a rapidly-growing

global population, there is an increasing demand to actually

consume what we produce. Liquidseal can make a major

contribution to reducing food waste in the supply chain and

has a positive impact on eliminating food shortages.

[email protected] www.liquidseal.nl + 31 (0)71 301 4314

LIQUIDSEAL HIGHLIGHTS

Finalist Innovation Award Herman Wijffels - Rabobank

Kiwa convenant Packaging for organic fruit

Innovation Expo

TUV Austria Certified

CAAE Certified

Winner Finture Solutions

Winner Dutch Innovation Award MKB Top 100 Agri & Food 2016

The sustainable packaging The sustainable packaging solution for Avocado! solution for Avocado! Liquidseal is a chem-free packaging which extends the shelf life of fruit.

The specific characteristics of Liquidseal enable us to cut product wastage

between 30 and 40% and reduce the need for pesticides and plastics.

Postharvest applications for hard-skinned fruits like citrus, mango,

papaya and melon are also available. All Liquidseal packaging may

be used on organic fruit.

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Results post harvest test avocados Results after 17 days at room temperature

Facts and FiguresProduct green skinned avocados (Chile origin)Type of test late intervention Time-frame 3,5 weeksConditions 8°C in coolerResults LS v. control • 70% less weight loss • improved firmness > 50% above 2 kg./cm2

• increased amount > 20% of edible avocados Certification • Liquidseal for Avocados is compliant with EU and FDA regulations

LiquidsealLiquidseal put to the testIn this trial the Liquidseal for Avocados treated green skins

outperformed the control group by significantly reducing

weight loss and retaining an overall better firmness,

staying eat-ripe longer. Therefore, the current formula for

avocados proves to be functional on green skins and resulted

in a 70% reduction of less weight loss, while the green skins

are still able to enter their ripened stage.

Product benefitsProduct benefits. Improves taste and appearance

. Decreases weight loss

. Maintains firmness

. Extends shelf life

. Reduces wastage

. Controls infections and cross contamination

. Maintains product quality throughout the supply chain

Product opportunitiesProduct opportunities . Extends moment of sales

. Opens up new markets

. Reduces use of chemicals

. Complies with requirements of zero tolerance countries

. Provides greater flexibility in (sea) transportation

. Reduces supply chain costs

. Less need for plastic packaging during transport