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Back issues of The Ripener are listed here:

Electronic versions (2007 - present) are here.
Spring 2005, new generator feature.
Summer 2002, Pear Conditioning.
Summer 2000, Facts About Ethylene Generators.
Fall 1999, Wayne Hawkins Invitational & Charity Event
Summer 1999, New Innovation: The CRS - Centralized Ripening System®
April 1998, Open letter to customers; Banana Import Totals for 1996-1997.
May 1997, Ripening Room Explosion in Greece.
March 1997, HACCP: For Ripeners?; Ethylene Sensitivity Chart.
Janaury 1997, Bananas: Most Important Item to Produce Department?
October 1996, Great Tomato Debate: Mature Greens vs. Vine-Ripes.
June 1996, Avocado Ripening & Handling.
March 1996, Ethylene Facts.
Janaury 1996, Warehouse Receiving of Bananas & Tomatoes.
October 1995, Role of Humidity in the Ripening Process.
August 1995, The First Issue! Venting Rooms.