Project description
Ethylene control device to keep fruit and veggies ripe for longer
Consumed raw with minimal processing and very healthy, fruits and vegetables are two of the most in-demand commodities amongst all horticultural crops. However, nearly half (45 %) of the world’s fruit and vegetables go to waste each year. Changes in the food supply chain to ensure that fruit and vegetables ripen on time (not in advance) are key. The EU-funded DURAFRESH project has the solution. It will deliver to the market an energy-free consumption device that can restrain fruit and vegetables’ ripening. Specifically, it can control ethylene and humidity in order to maintain the quality and extend the life of fruit and vegetables, allowing them to be stored for a much longer period of time.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineering
- agricultural sciencesanimal and dairy sciencedairy
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturefruit growing
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturegrains and oilseedscereals
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturevegetable growingroot crops
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
Coordinator
BOLASECA SA
Net EU contribution
€ 50 000,00
Address
Calle Rosales 2-a
30565 Torres Cotil Murcia
Spain
30565 Torres Cotil Murcia
Spain
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Region
Región de Murcia Murcia
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 21 429,00