Logistics projects focus on the optimisation of shipping container space utilisation while packaging projects are aimed at reducing plastic packaging or finding alternatives to non-recyclable, single-use plastics without jeopardising fruit quality or the structural integrity of the packaging. The plastic workgroup of the pack house action group provides direction in terms of where the industry needs to go regarding plastic packaging.
Expertise: Packhouse Action Group | Plastics Workgroup
Research team
- Dr Mariana Jooste
- Dr Anél Botes
- Mr Daniël Viljoen
- Ms Heleen Tayler
- Mr Handré Viljoen
Projects list
POME FRUIT PROJECTS
- Development of knowledge to react to possible banning of single-use petroleum-based plastics that impact on post-harvest management of stone and pome fruit quality (H Tayler)
- Evaluate edible coatings on plums and nectarines currently used worldwide (H Viljoen) See Quality management
- No current projects.
- Evaluating the effects of different plastic liners and pallet shrouds on internal and external quality on pome fruit. (A Botes) [Abstract]
- Development of knowledge to react to possible banning of single-use petroleum-based plastics that impact on post-harvest management of stone and pome fruit quality knowledge. (H Tayler & H Viljoen) [Abstract]
- Implementation of next-generation packaging systems in high cube refrigerated containers for efficient cooling and improved volume usage. (T Berry and A Tiamiyu) [Abstract]