NUTRICYCLE FRESH CUT FLOWER STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Control Ethylene Removed

Pictures courtesy of Nottingham University School of Agriculture

Introducing Nutricycle

� A business bringing together the talents of the two directors who have many years experience in crop storage solutions, Gidon Bahiri the technical director and Gary White the development director.

� The business brings the revolutionary FRESH+ Photo Catalytic Oxidisation ethylene scrubber to the UK and European market along with other storage systems and products.

� We are passionate about pioneering new strategies for storage and how we can improve your margins.

� Leading the field in Ethylene control for the large or small customer we have the right machine for your needs.

The effects of ethylene on Cut flowers

� “Not all types of cut flowers are affected by ethylene but amongst those that are, the response in many instances is harmful.

� It is estimated that 30% of flowers perish prematurely due to the effects of ethylene.

� 100ppb can cause damage in 24 hrs and over.

� 250ppb can cause damage in 12 hrs.

� Some examples of common cut flowers affected by ethylene,Roses,Chrysanthemums,Carnations,Lilies,Dahlia,Lisianthus,Gladioli, Freesia and Alstromeria.

� Effects that can be seen are bud and leaf abscission ,leaf yellowing, flower or petal drop, irregular bud opening, loss of colour and premature death.

Effects on Lilies

Ethylene effects on leaf

and unopened flower

buds.

Effect of Ethylene at

5ppm

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The effects of ethylene on Roses

� Leading the way in new technology providing you with a sustainable and economical way to reduce losses in store.

Control Fresh+

Pictures courtesy of Nottingham University School of Agriculture

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Removal of Ethylene and Storage life

� The storage life of many flowers can be greatly extended with the products in peak condition when ethylene has been removed from the start of the storage life.

� The main attributes of removing ethylene is the physical condition of the flowers and there fresh appearance.

� The flowers will have better colour and much more regular bud opening creating a better bloom for customer satisfaction.

� Shelf life will generally be longer up to 5 days extra shelf life has been achieved with our system.

Ethylene Management

Fresh Plus-Ethylene PCO

SystemsMany flowers are susceptible to ethylene in the storage environment.

� This can cause premature ageing , spoilage and losses of the crop.

� Ethylene in stores can come from a variety of sources:

1. Burning of fossil fuels (e.g. combustion engines, gas heaters etc.)

2. Diseased and decaying leaves

3. Natural processes within the plant can produce high levels of ethylene.

Fresh Plus-Ethylene PCO

Systems� Fresh plus Systems allow for ethylene levels

within the storage environment to be reduced to

virtually zero. This is thanks to the unique mode

of action of the Fresh Plus system which:

� Utilizes the process of Photo Catalytic Oxidation

(PCO) by using a system of catalysts and filters

which combine with the UV light at a specific

wavelength.

� This results in the near total elimination of

ethylene as well as destroying bacterial and viral

pathogens within the store. This includes crop

pathogens as well as human disease pathogens

including salmonella, E. coli and listeria.

� Ethylene is also a trigger for some pathogenic

spores to germinate and cause infection. By

removing the ethylene the disease pressure

within the store is greatly reduced.

What are the benefits for the Grower

Wholesaler and the Retailer.

� A more consistent product .

� A longer lasting product than your competitors.

� A more sustainable method of storing your products.

� A compatible method that works well in the cold store as well as in the ambient

environment.

� Reduces waste allowing you longer to sell existing stock.

� Reduced waste = more profit.

� A longer window to market seasonal fresh flowers.

� A low cost , easily managed option for the progressive supplier.

� A system that creates more customer loyalty because of higher quality blooms.

Benefits for the Customer.

� Better quality of product.

� Longer lasting blooms in the home environment.

� Better value for money compared to other retail outlets.

� Better choice of quality flowers in the retail outlet.

� More customer satisfaction with the blooms they purchase.

� Customer confidence in the supplier of their cut flowers and pot plants.

� Longer availability of seasonal flowers.

In a Nutshell

� Why are you not controlling Ethylene now.

� For further information regarding your storage requirements and solutions please contact Nutricycle now for a quote 0800 0016980 info@nutricycle.co.uk.

� It’s as simple as plug in and go with a PCO.

� Low management time, maintenance and running costs.

� The environmentally friendly method in a class of it’s own.

� Reduce your waste.

� Increase your customer loyalty.

� Increase the profitability and resilience of your business.

For further information contact

� Fresh Flower solutions

Nutricycle Ltd

Mill Lane Industrial Estate

Billinghay , Lincolnshire. LN4 4ES

Tel 0800 0016980

www.nutricycle.co.uk

E-mail: info@nutricycle.co.uk