Catalytic Generators’ unique ethylene systems comply with the international testing standards of TÜV SÜD America and that registration exempts ripeners from making special ripening room adaptions for international fire code compliance when using Catalytic’s ethylene generators.

Quality testing starts before the produce is even harvested. By measuring Brix and fruit firmness, fruit maturity can be determined, indicating when the fruit is ready to be harvested…and then after harvest, for receiving at distribution centers.

According to Kevin Moffitt, President & CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, “The Pear Bureau tracks real-world success in retailers that have undertaken a conditioned pear program in recent years; the results in many of the stores nearly doubled the numbers seen during the test.”

Ethy-Gen® gains Dutch approval

The first step in providing customers with exceptional quality bananas is preparing and optimizing banana ripening rooms for ethylene application.

Across the globe, customers utilize multiple ripening rooms to efficiently ripen produce. Thanks to our Centralized Ripening System®, all your ripening rooms can have continuous ethylene production from one central supply of Ethy-Gen II Ripening Concentrate. Our easy and convenient ethylene source offers peace of mind with complete confidence in your equipment with no fear of explosions and makes your ripening operation safer.

“For as long as I can remember, DiMare has trusted Catalytic Generators for its ripening services. We know we can rely on their ethylene generators for consistency, functionality, and safety, as well as their reliable service,” stated Tony DiMare, Vice President of DiMare Companies.

Total redesign for the Auto-Ripe ethylene generator

“The proper use of the mango ripening protocol, educational, and promotional programs may increase consumption, increase sales, and benefit overall consumer health,” said Manuel Michel, executive director of the National Mango Board.

Avocado ripening and handling is a process that has been continuously developed by various industry experts. The pre-conditioning process for avocados is advocated for consistent and uniform ripening.

At times it may seem unimportant or easy to overlook, but when banana quality control procedures are disregarded, damaged fruit can go unaccounted for and often lead to a preventable loss.

Due to continuous fluctuations in the five environmental factors in ripening and storage rooms, it is necessary to constantly monitor and control the environment. Any change can reduce storage time, or spoil fruit, and interfere with the ripening process. As a result, it is essential to take accurate measurements and then make rapid modifications based on these measurements.

Ethylene generators from Catalytic Generators will help to turn dark green papayas to a golden yellow color when ripened.

A reliable, efficient and safe source of ethylene is important for any ripening facility. From this, Catalytic Generators developed Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate which is the only “ripening fluid” to pass the stringent standards of both the US-EPA and UK-CRD.

Gene Akins of Catalytic Generators was announced Florida Tomato Man of the Year at the annual Florida Tomato Committee Conference on October 4, 2019.

Ethylene is a natural plant hormone, so let it assist in harvesting your last pick!

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