VATIS UPDATE Article

Liquidseal, the Netherlands, makes environmentally friendly post-harvest products that extend shelf-life. In addition to the recipes developed by the company for use on lily bulbs and cut roses, an application for fruit is now available as well. “The R&D department has developed and extensively tested three new recipes for use on fruit. These special recipes for avocado, mango and papaya are in full compliance with the American FDA and the European regulations for use on fruit with a ‘hard’ skin. We use an environmentally friendly coating that guarantees a longer shelf-life for tropical fruits,” said Victor Monster at Liquidseal.

According to Victor, there will also be possibilities for other ‘hard’ skinned fruits, such as citrus, in the near future. Liquidseal for Fruits can be applied directly after harvesting by means of either a spraying or dipping system. The coating is not a replacement of a specific product, but a completely new one. The very specific qualities of Liquidseal affect the metabolism and the slow release mechanism allows to sharply reduce the use of pesticides. Contact: Victor Monster, Liquidseal for fruit, Schuttersveld 9, 2316 XG Leiden, The Netherlands. Tel: +31-0-71 30-14314.