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Explore research, news, videos, FAQs, and tools designed to help you understand, evaluate, and maximize the impact of Tectrol® Modified Atmosphere Packaging across your berry programs.
Research
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Tectrol® pallets showed 3 – 7 % less decay after a two-day shelf-life simulation than any other system
UC Davis ⁄ University of Florida Pallet-Cover Comparison
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Clamshells shipped under Tectrol® scored +25 points purchase intent and contained fewer defects than open-bag fruit
Consumer Quality Index (CQI) Multi-Retailer Audit White Paper
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News
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Solving The Problem of In-Transit Warming
With daytime temperatures approaching 90°F and higher in the Southern part of the country, we are beginning to see pulp…
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Tectrol® Atmosphere and Food Safety
All food handling systems, including our Tectrol Atmosphere pallet process, have been under review in relation to food safety. While…
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TransFresh High Velocity Tectrol Application System Debuts at Western Precooling
TransFresh High Velocity Tectrol Application System Debuts at Western Precooling Greater Speed and Volume Throughput Benefit Strawberries Bound for US…
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Video
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University of Florida Center Conducts Pivotal Fresh Produce Research in Partnership with Industry
The University of Florida’s Postharvest Research Center is advancing scientific understanding of how fresh produce behaves after harvest, with studies…
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University of Florida Research Points to Tectrol® Benefits & Other Quality Measures
Researchers at the University of Florida and UC Davis conducted side-by-side trials comparing commercial strawberry pallet-cover systems, including Tectrol® Modified…
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The Process and Value Behind Tectrol®
Rich Macleod, Director of Pallet Division at TransFresh, discuss the process and value behind Tectrol®. “Our goal is to provide…
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All Posts
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Tectrol® pallets showed 3 – 7 % less decay after a two-day shelf-life simulation than any other system
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UC Davis ⁄ University of Florida Pallet-Cover Comparison
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Clamshells shipped under Tectrol® scored +25 points purchase intent and contained fewer defects than open-bag fruit
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Consumer Quality Index (CQI) Multi-Retailer Audit White Paper
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University of Florida Center Conducts Pivotal Fresh Produce Research in Partnership with Industry
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The University of Florida’s Postharvest Research Center is advancing scientific understanding of how fresh produce behaves after harvest, with studies focused on temperature-driven shelf-life prediction, gas exchange, and microbial pathways. In partnership with UC Davis and industry leaders such as TransFresh, researchers evaluate real-world postharvest technologies—including Tectrol® Modified Atmosphere Packaging—to improve fruit quality, reduce waste,…
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University of Florida Research Points to Tectrol® Benefits & Other Quality Measures
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Researchers at the University of Florida and UC Davis conducted side-by-side trials comparing commercial strawberry pallet-cover systems, including Tectrol® Modified Atmosphere Packaging, and found measurable reductions in decay after shipment. This video explores the university’s broader postharvest research—from gas-exchange studies to food-safety innovations—and highlights how industry collaboration and tools like the Tectrol® Calculator help translate…
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The Process and Value Behind Tectrol®
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Rich Macleod, Director of Pallet Division at TransFresh, discuss the process and value behind Tectrol®. “Our goal is to provide a viable modified atmosphere service which adds value to all stages of the distribution system, whether you’re a shipper, a retailer, or a consumer. To get all that to work and to be done properly…
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Tectrol® Blueberry Storage Solution
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The Tectrol® Blueberry Storage Solution uses a redesigned bottom-up seal, advanced zipper closures, and APO® BreatheWay® membrane technology to maintain a stable atmosphere for 28+ days of fresh blueberry storage at 34°F. A built-in CO₂ checkmark indicator ensures proper conditions at a glance, giving shippers a reliable long-term storage option that preserves quality and expands…
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UC Davis and TransFRESH working together to provide the latest in postharvest technology innovations
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TransFresh and the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center are working together to provide the latest in postharvest technology innovations. Beth Mitcham, Director of Postharvest Technology, discusses the center’s new Produce Professional Certificate Program, which offers users a way to validate their expertise in produce handling by taking workshops and online courses in order to achieve…
