This innovative packaging leverages the freshness-preserving compound 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene), which is released directly inside the bag, providing growers and retailers with a powerful tool to combat the rapid spoilage of fruit.
Recent trials conducted by IDC Patagonia in Argentina demonstrated that William’s pears (Pyrus communis L.) packaged in the MCPBag ripened significantly slower than those in conventional packaging.
The research revealed that pears stored in MCPBag showed a remarkable reduction in ethylene production – a natural gas that accelerates ripening – decreasing from 218 units in standard bags to approximately 80 units in the MCPBag.
This reduction in ethylene production is critical, as it directly correlates with the shelf life and marketability of the fruit.
