Results
30.06.2017
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Results and Conclusions
Conclusions
- The production of different stone fruit varieties at Finca Valleluz was certified as 100% Zero Residues.
- The implementation of the ZR method for pre-harvest practices indicated that there was a 100% pesticide reduction at the L’Alcudia experimental farm.
- The effectiveness of the post-harvest technologies varied according to each produce type. Up to 7 days of shelf life increase were obtained for nectarines with the use of CA and 5 days for cherries with AMAP.
- The ZR methodology when paired with the specific optimal post harvest treatments act in synergy and guarantee four fundamental aspects of organoleptic quality: firmness/’crunchiness’, characteristic flavour intensity, sweet-sour balance, and absence of off-flavours.
- The processed peach, nectarine and flat peach pulps obtained through HHP can be labelled a “natural” product, which is recognized as an important commercial asset for the baby food industry.
- The ZR fresh produce sold with different bonus margins that varied per fruit type and per season.
- Consumers recognize the strong points for implementing the ZR strategy (human health and environmental sustainability) and more than 25% are willing to pay a higher cost for these kinds of products.