Logistics projects focus on optimising the utilisation of shipping container space, while packaging projects aim to improve fruit cooling and optimising the maintenance of fruit pulp temperatures in transit. Additionally, they explore alternatives to non-recyclable, single-use plastics without compromising fruit quality or the structural integrity of the packaging.
Expertise: Packhouse Action Group | Plastics Workgroup
Research team
- Dr Mariana Jooste
- Ms Heleen Tayler
- Mr Handré Viljoen
- Mr Jason Ladegourdie
Projects list
- Evaluating a novel carton design to improve the efficiency of forced air cooling and refrigerated containers in the pome industry (J Ladegourdie)
- 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)
- Evaluating a novel carton design to improve the efficiency of forced air cooling and refrigerated containers in the pome industry (J Ladegourdie)