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On Our Products and Ripening for the Fresh Produce Industry

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Ethylene Generators exempted from many fire codes

Catalytic Generators’ unique ethylene systems comply with the international testing standards of TÜV SÜD America and that registration exempts ripeners from making special ripening room adaptions for international fire code compliance when using Catalytic’s ethylene generators.

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Pear Conditioning for Profits

According to Kevin Moffitt, President & CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, “The Pear Bureau tracks real-world success in retailers that have undertaken a conditioned pear program in recent years; the results in many of the stores nearly doubled the numbers seen during the test.”

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Why You Should Use the Centralized Ripening System - CRS

Across the globe, customers utilize multiple ripening rooms to efficiently ripen produce. Thanks to our Centralized Ripening System®, all your ripening rooms can have continuous ethylene production from one central supply of Ethy-Gen II Ripening Concentrate. Our easy and convenient ethylene source offers peace of mind with complete confidence in your equipment with no fear of explosions and makes your ripening operation safer.

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Why DiMare Fresh chose Catalytic

“For as long as I can remember, DiMare has trusted Catalytic Generators for its ripening services. We know we can rely on their ethylene generators for consistency, functionality, and safety, as well as their reliable service,” stated Tony DiMare, Vice President of DiMare Companies.

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Ready to Eat Mangos Increase Sales

“The proper use of the mango ripening protocol, educational, and promotional programs may increase consumption, increase sales, and benefit overall consumer health,” said Manuel Michel, executive director of the National Mango Board.

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Avocado Ripening and Handling

Avocado ripening and handling is a process that has been continuously developed by various industry experts. The pre-conditioning process for avocados is advocated for consistent and uniform ripening.

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Monitoring & Management of Ripening Facilities

Due to continuous fluctuations in the five environmental factors in ripening and storage rooms, it is necessary to constantly monitor and control the environment. Any change can reduce storage time, or spoil fruit, and interfere with the ripening process. As a result, it is essential to take accurate measurements and then make rapid modifications based on these measurements.

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Making Safety a Priority while Ripening your Produce

A reliable, efficient and safe source of ethylene is important for any ripening facility. From this, Catalytic Generators developed Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate which is the only “ripening fluid” to pass the stringent standards of both the US-EPA and UK-CRD.

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