Handling crops
On FreshKnowledge.eu, you can find information about many different crops, such as fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. The crops that are currently covered on the website are ordered alphabetically below. By clicking on a crop, you will find more information about the crop and activities in the fresh supply chain from harvest to sales to the consumer. If you need direct consultation, please contact Josianne Cloutier.
Choose your product of interest
Apple
Postharvest management of apples consists of a number of activities. Please select your activity of interest below. For apples, we have gathered information about handling of the apples, packing and stacking in a safe way, proper temperature management, and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. We invite you to browse this information by clicking on the tiles below. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of apples, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Avocado
Postharvest management of avocados knows many aspects. Please select the page of your interest below. For avocados, we have gathered information about the international supply chain of the avocado. Next, we focus on the detailed steps along the supply chain. We start with discussing the harvest practices for avocados. We continue with proper packhouse practices and transport practices. The last step in the supply chain is the retail. Also the needed retail practices for avocados are described. The last two avocado pages deal with avocado quality and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of avocados, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Banana
Postharvest management of (dessert) banana knows many aspects. Please select the page of your interest below. For bananas, we have gathered information about the international supply chain of the banana. Next, we focus on the detailed steps along the supply chain. We start with discussing the harvest practices for bananas. We continue with proper packhouse practices and transport practices. Bananas frequently undergo ripening, which is also discussed. The last step in the supply chain is the retail. Also the needed retail practices for bananas are described. The last two banana pages deal with banana quality and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of bananas, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Blueberry
Postharvest management of blueberries knows many aspects. Please select the page of your interest below. For blueberries, we have gathered information about the international supply chain of the blueberry. Next, we focus on the detailed steps along the supply chain. We start with discussing the harvest practices for blueberries. We continue with proper packhouse practices and transport practices. The last step in the supply chain is the retail. Also the needed retail practices for blueberries are described. The last two blueberry pages deal with blueberry quality and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of blueberries, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Lettuce
Postharvest management of lettuce knows many aspects. Please select the page of your interest below. We start with discussing the harvest practices for lettuce. We continue with proper packhouse practices and transport practices. The last step in the supply chain is the retail. Also the needed retail practices for lettuce are described. The last two lettuce pages deal with lettuce quality and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of lettuce, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Mango
Postharvest management of mangoes knows many aspects. Please select the page of your interest below. For mangos, we have gathered information about the international supply chain of the mango. Next, we focus on the detailed steps along the supply chain. We start with discussing the harvest practices for mangos. We continue with proper packhouse practices and transport practices. The last step in the supply chain is the retail. Also the needed retail practices for mangos are described. The last two mango pages deal with mango quality and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of mangos, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Melon
Postharvest management of melons knows many aspects. Please select the page of your interest below. For melon, we have gathered information about the international supply chain of the melon. Next, we focus on the detailed steps along the supply chain. We start with discussing the harvest practices for melon. We continue with proper packhouse practices and transport practices. The last step in the supply chain is the retail. Also the needed retail practices for melon are described. The last two melon pages deal with melon quality and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of melons, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Pepper
Postharvest management of peppers knows many aspects. Please select the page of your interest below. For peppers, we have gathered information about the supply chain. Next, we focus on the detailed steps along the pepper supply chain. We start with discussing the harvest practices for peppers. We continue with proper packhouse practices and transport practices. The last step in the supply chain is the retail. The needed retail practices for peppers are described. The last two pepper pages deal with pepper quality and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of peppers, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Pear
Postharvest management of pears consists of a number of activities. Please select your activity of interest below. For pears, we have gathered information about handling of the pears, packing and stacking in a safe way, proper temperature management, and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. We invite you to browse this information by clicking on the tiles below. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of pears, please contact our expert through the contact form below.
Strawberry
Postharvest management of strawberries knows many aspects. Please select the page of your interest below. For strawberries, we have gathered information about the supply chain. Next, we focus on the detailed steps along the strawberry supply chain. We start with discussing the harvest practices for strawberries. We continue with proper packhouse practices and transport practices. The last step in the supply chain is the retail. The needed retail practices for strawberries are described. The last two strawberry pages deal with strawberry quality and frequently occurring disorders and diseases. If you need direct consultation on proper postharvest management of strawberries, please contact our expert through the contact form below.