Bluezone freshness-enhancement technology

Environmental Technologies Australia has available Primaira’s Bluezone freshness-enhancement technology, which strips microbes, ethylene, hydrocarbons, odours and other contaminants from the atmosphere. It is a self-contained, low-power, air-cleaning technology which is available in four sizes to suit a range of applications including transport containers, cold-storage rooms, walk-in refrigerators, reach-in refrigerators and general food-storage areas.

Developed initially for the United States Army, the system works by removing ethylene, a naturally occurring plant hormone emitted by many fruits and vegetables. The removal of ethylene enables fruits and vegetables to maintain their colour, texture and taste for longer. The system also removes airborne mould, bacteria, viruses and fungi.