eris filter for ethylene and pathogen control during transportation of fruit, vegetable or flowers
DESCRIPTION
Preserving your perishables from ethylene and airborne bacteria during transportation is a very important link in providing quality perishables to the end consumer. When fruits, vegetables and flowers are harvested far away from the place that is the consumption destination, providing proper transportation conditions brings both a better value for the consumer, and higher profits for the merchant. Apart from general requirements for ethylene and bacteria control equipment (cost effectiveness, low maintenance, user friendly, odor removal), solutions for preserving perishables during transportation need to have few special features. Among these desirable features are; small size, freedom from an external power source, and ease of installation and replacement. Regular solutions for preserving perishables in warehouses are not practical for the same purpose in sea and truck containers. That’s why Miatech has developed a special solution for preserving perishables during transportation, which makes this process very easy and very effective.TRANSCRIPT
LET MIATECH BE A PART OF YOUR PERISHABLE CONTROL SOLUTION.
MIATECH , A SOLUTIONS COMPANY
MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
FRESH PRODUCE AND FLOWER TRANSPORTATION
MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
Chairman & CEO, Costas Iconomou
“In doing business with Miatech, you will experience commitment far surpassing your expectations, thoughtful innovation, and value that are unparalleled in our industry. Through strong leadership, drive and a capable trained team of employees, we are taking it to the next level.”
About Miatech Established in 1987 in the USA
Opened Field Office in Europe in 1999
We’re the Largest Manufacturer of Our Kind
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MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
• Produce Misting
• Service Case and Ice Table Humidification
• Water Purification
• Warehouse, Greenhouse and Cold Room Humidification
• Air-pathogen and Ethylene Removal Solutions
• Outdoor Cooling (People Misters)
Miatech Manufactures and Markets:
MIATECH SOLUTIONS, A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE
What is Ethylene?
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
• Natural growth hormone
• It’s invisible, cannot be seen, smelled or felt
• Produced by plant tissue as well as the combustion of synthetic materials
• Not harmful or toxic to humans
• Used in ripening and degreening rooms
What are the effects of Ethylene to fresh produce?
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
• Discoloration and black spots
• Leaves separate from parent plant
• Ripening procedure is accelerated.
• Unpleasant odor
• Shrinkage and weight loss
Ethylene and cut flowers
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
What are the flowers damage symptoms?
• Flowers closing prematurely, commonly referred as “going to sleep”.
• Flowers/leaves falling off.
• Yellowing of leaves.
• Rapid flower opening, commonly referred as “blown head”.
Damage by Airborne Pathogens
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
Millions of $ worth loses are caused each year by Airborne Pathogens during storage or transit of fresh produce.
Most damaging Airborne Pathogens are bacteria, mold and fungi like botrytis, penicillium italicum and penicillium digitatum.
The Problem:
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
During transportation in trucks or
containers, air circulation is causing damage by ethylene
and airborne pathogen
concentration.
The Solution:
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
Miatech’s Eris Filter
Disposable Anti-Microbial Sorbent Air Filter Pad
Benefits:
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds
Small amount of mold can spread through the air.
Benefits:
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration
Mold and bacteria can stay alive forever as long as there is a small amount of food.
Benefits:
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration
Some produce should arrive in Green conditions.
3. Removes ethylene gas
Benefits:
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration3. Removes ethylene gas
4. Prevents odor cross contamination
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
Odor produced by: Will be absorbed by:
Apples ………………………………………………….. Cabbage, carrots, celery, figs onions, meat, eggs, dairy products
Avocados ……………………………………………….. PineapplesCarrots……………………………………………………CeleryCitrus fruit ……………………………………………… Meat, eggs dairy productsGinger root ……………………………………………... EggplantGrapes (fumigated with sulfur dioxide)………………….other fruits and vegetablesLeeks …………………………………………………… Figs, grapesOnions dry. …………………. ………………………… Apples, celery, pearsOnions green …………………………………………… Corn, figs, grapes, mushrooms, rhubarbPears ……………………………………………………. Cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, potatoesPotatoes ……………………… ………………………....Apples, pearsPeppers green. ……………….. ………………………....PineapplesStrongly scented, vegetable’s…………………………….Citrus fruit
Source:, ( U.S. Department of Agriculture)
CROSS ODOR ABSORPTION
Benefits:
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration3. Removes ethylene gas
4. Prevents odor cross contamination
5. Increases shelf life by keeping perishables and flowers healthier
Benefits:
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
1. Kills odor and rot causing airborne bacteria and molds2. Prevents premature ripening, decay, and discoloration3. Removes ethylene gas
4. Prevents odor cross contamination
5. Increases shelf life by keeping perishables and flowers healthier6. Cut your waste by at least 29%
Eris Filter
Scientifically Proven – Field Tested
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
Field Test SummaryTest was organized by Scientific Air Solutions, Dr. Rick Falkenberg.
Eris filter was placed in an ocean container transporting fresh produce from California to China. Results from this test show a significant reduction in microbial count with the use of the Eris Filter.Pre shipment air samples (California) ranged from 250-395 CFU/m3. Post shipment air samples (China) ranged from 80-110 CFU/m3.See spatial map following.
Eris Filter
Scientifically Proven – Field Tested
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
Microbial(CFU, Colony Forming Units)Container – California – China 2004
Ethylene
Container – California – China 2004
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
0
2
4
8
6
Right
Left
California - Before
CFU/cubic meter
258 262 266 270 274 278 282 286 290 294 298
40
China - After0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Right
Left0
2
4
6
CFU/cubic meter
89 91 93 95 97 99 101 103 105 107 109
40
0.7
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
0
2
4
8
6
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Left
California - Before
PPM Ethylene
0.66 0.7 0.74 0.78 0.82 0.86 0.9 0.94 0.98 1.02 1.06
40
China - After0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Right
Left0
2
4
6
PPM Ethylene
40
0.72 0.74 0.760.78
0.8
0.820.84
0.860.880.90.920.940.960.981
0.2 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.28 0.3 0.32
0.34
0.36
0.380.40.420.440.460.48
0.36 0.40.32 0.440.28 0.480.24 0.520.2 0.560.16
Compare:
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Ethylene and Airborne Pathogen increase spoilage and decrease shelf
life
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
ERISFILTER
REFRIGERATION UNIT
COLDAIR
Eris Filter Layout Diagram
*NOTE: Eris filter positioning varies on the type of refrigeration, truck or container. Filter should be placed in the air intake.
AIRBORNE PATHOGEN AND ETHYLENEREMOVAL
Eris Filter Installation Photo
Eris filter
Installation in a fresh produce refrigerated truck
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SERVICE AND SUPPORT
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YOUR PERISHABLE CONTROL SOLUTIONS
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