Getting our act together – for the industry
By Jan Lievens
My last two published articles created quite a storm and to be honest, that was the whole idea. I didn’t want to beat around the bush. Read More »Getting our act together – for the industry
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Postharvest reflections…
By Jan Lievens
When reminded about my regular Cold Link Africa column, I got into a bit of a spin for a minute – trust me, only a very small and fast passing minute, and then I remembered the perfect subject to discuss: “When somebody does not want to listen to you, it does not help to shout. Somebody that wants to understand what you say, will do so even if you do not talk…” Read More »Postharvest reflections…
Humidity explained
By Jan Lievens
In my previous article, I promised to delve a bit deeper into what humidity really is… so, here goes – for once a rather scientific article.Read More »Humidity explained
Quality sells…
By Jan Lievens, senior consultant, Applied Postharvest Technologies
As you probably know, our farmers, and many other farmers around the world, grow the best possible product on their vines, in their orchards, and in their fields. Read More »Quality sells…
Speed syndrome in cooling fruit…
By Jan Lievens of UTE
The last 5% of your timing in your product cycle is important, yet there seems to be a problem for a lot of people to understand the importance is of this statement…Read More »Speed syndrome in cooling fruit…
Table grapes are a different kettle of fruit
Jan Lievens of UTE Miatech says that a better understanding of this fruit will lead to a better understanding of how to handle it. Read More »Table grapes are a different kettle of fruit