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Extend Freshness with Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

Perfotec's MAP technology enhances fresh product shelf life by aligning gas permeability with respiration rates. Its Fast Respiration Meter 4.0 measures rates quickly, reducing food waste and improving stock management.
Wouter de Heij1 min read

Perfotec’s innovative Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology optimizes the shelf life of fresh products by precisely matching the packaging’s gas permeability to the product’s respiration rate. Using the Fast Respiration Meter 4.0, the respiration rate can be accurately measured in just four hours, allowing for rapid adjustments to seasonal variations.

This versatile system accommodates various produce sizes, from small fruits to vegetables and even flowers, measuring oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, and optional ethylene levels. The result is optimal freshness, improved stock management, and a significant reduction in food waste.

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