Controlled Fruit Ripening
Controlled Quality
A patented ripening technology that delivers
uniform fruit quality, improved shelf life and
predictable results – for wholesalers and retailers alike.
Why conventional ripening reaches its limits
Conventional ripening
Fixed programs and time schedules
Limited reaction to fruit variability
Inconsistent quality
Higher losses and energy demand
Softripe®
Dynamic process control
Continuous adaptation to the fruit
Uniform, predictable quality
Reduced losses and improved efficiency
Our history
Years of experience and innovation in ripening
Controlled
atmosphere
technology
Controlled
atmosphere
technology
Controlled
atmosphere
technology
Controlled
atmosphere
technology
Technology
A new standard in fruit ripening technology
Softripe® is a patented ripening
technology developed to improve the
natural ripening of tropical fruits.
The result is a controlled ripening
environment that supports aroma
development, uniform ripeness and
extended shelf life – with significantly
reduced stress on the fruit.
Unlike conventional ripening methods
based on fixed programs and timelines,
Softripe dynamically adapts the
process to the actual biological
condition of the fruit.
Patented
ripening process
Unlike conventional ripening methods based on fixed programs and timelines, Softripe dynamically adapts the process to the actual biological condition of the fruit.
Controlled atmosphere technology
Unlike conventional ripening methods based on fixed programs and timelines, Softripe dynamically adapts the process to the actual biological condition of the fruit.
Lower energy consumption compared to conventional systems
Unlike conventional ripening methods based on fixed programs and timelines, Softripe dynamically adapts the process to the actual biological condition of the fruit.
Automated and reproducible results
Unlike conventional ripening methods based on fixed programs and timelines, Softripe dynamically adapts the process to the actual biological condition of the fruit.
How it works
How Softripe works
1. Fruit arrival
Fruit enters a sealed ripening chamber designed for controlled conditions.
2. Defined ripening objective
The desired ripening outcome is set based on fruit type and market requirements.
3. Dynamic control
Sensors continuously monitor the process. Temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide and ethylene are adjusted dynamically.
4. Targeted ripening trigger
Ethylene is applied only when required to initiate ripening.
5. Controlled release
Once the target ripeness is achieved, the fruit is released for distribution.
Benefits
Benefits for the entire supply chain
For Wholesalers
Predictable
ripening results
Reduced waste
and complaints
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
For Wholesalers
Predictable
ripening results
Reduced waste
and complaints
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
For Customers
Predictable
ripening results
Reduced waste
and complaints
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Flexible ripening
schedules
Applications
Suitable for a wide range of fruits
Softripe® is successfully used for the ripening of various climacteric fruits, including:
Bananas
Mangos
Avocados
Kiwis