date:May 10, 2013
d be followed:
1. Postharvest Handling
Berries should be field packed in punnets and placed in ventilated plastic crates
Transport the fruit to the packing house as soon as possible after harvesting. Berries should be kept in the shade whilst awaiting transport to the packing house.
2. Upon arrive at the packing house
Berries should be at least partially precooled to ~70C by Forced Air Cooling with humidification to prevent produce dehydration.
3. Packing in Xtend
Pack at as low a temperat