The UK’s leading potato sprout control technology provider has added two new features to its system. Biofresh Safestore now offers a CO2 monitor and Pulsed Start functionality on its ethylene potato sprout suppressant system. The CO2 monitor, which can be…
The UK’s leading potato sprout control technology provider is returning to Potato Europe next month, thirteen years after making its first appearance. Biofresh Safestore, which will be on stand A 085, is targeting European growth at the show and will…
The UK’s exclusive distributor of a new method of maintaining the fry colour of potatoes stored in ethylene-applied stores is preparing for its first full season. Biofresh Safestore secured the UK marketing rights to StoreGuard in November 2023 following CRD…
The UK’s leading potato sprout control technology provider has confirmed that it will exhibit at SPot Store on 14 May. Biofresh Safestore will showcase its potato sprout suppressant system, which is in use at the event’s hosts, Winters Lane Storage…
Potato Europe is one of the largest annual exhibitions in Europe dedicated to all things potato! 2023 was bigger and better than ever, bringing together organisations dedicated to innovation, sustainability and the future of the potato industry. We are proud…
1-MCP & Ethylene for effective sprout control in processing potato stores The use of ethylene as a potato sprout suppressant has become well established throughout Europe. Initially launched as a residue-free option mainly for pre-pack potatoes, following the de-registration of…
Biofresh will be exhibiting at Potato Europe in the Netherlands on the 1st & 2nd of September (Covid travel restrictions permitting). Our 2021 Safestore systems will be on display with updated software features allowing automated ethylene introduction and remote monitoring.…
Further to a number of customer requests, Biofresh has updated the software in its Safestore management systems to give the option of a fully automated ethylene ramp-up. Two programmes are available: a very slow introduction (generally recommended for processing crops)…
The recent AHDB webinar ‘Potato Sprout Control: Best Practice for Ethylene and Mint Oil’ gave an excellent overview of the options available for sprout control in the UK following the de-registration of CIPC. Clearly, the use of ethylene has increased…