Triple the storage window for cherries with FreshSens Technology

"FreshSens technology has been a game-changer for our business, extending the storage time of our cherries and maintaining their freshness."

Mehmet Erdoğan

ANA FRUIT

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✔ Ana Fruit deployed FreshSens technology in their cold storage facilities in Turkey to explore better preservation methods for cherries during peak harvest season.

✔ A side-by-side 44-day trial compared FreshSens technology with a traditional cold room using 31,790 kg of cherries, extending the typical 10–15 day storage window by up to 3x without compromising quality.

✔ Results: FreshSens significantly reduced weight loss (0.75%) and unmarketable produce (1.81%) compared to control storage (8.71% weight loss and 52.08% unmarketable produce).

✔ Outcome: A promising solution for extending storage and reducing waste by safely storing surplus produce for off-peak demand.

The Challenge

Ana Fruit aimed to solve two major challenges faced during cherry season:

✔ Extending the season by improving post-harvest storage.

✔ Preventing losses during mid-season when supply peaks but demand lags, by safely storing surplus cherries for later sale.

Traditional cold storage methods resulted in high levels of waste and loss of product quality over time. A new approach was needed to maintain marketability for longer durations without compromising freshness or safety.

The Solution

FreshSens is a technology-driven startup revolutionizing the way fruits and vegetables are stored. Using AI-powered smart sensors, we monitor and control storage environments by tracking oxygen and CO₂ levels, temperature, humidity, and respiration rates. Our CA Storage Containers create optimized oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, slowing down ripening and senescence and reducing spoilage without chemicals. To address these issues, Ana Fruit initiated a 44-day trial in collaboration with FreshSens at their cold storage site in Eğirdir, Isparta. The trial, conducted between July 19 and September 1, 2023, involved a total of 200 storage units filled with 31,790 kg of ‘0900-Ziraat’ cherries. The cherries were stored under two conditions:

✔ Cold room with FreshSens technology.

✔ Traditional cold room (Control)

Key metrics like weight loss and unmarketable produce ratio were closely monitored. The results were striking:FreshSens provided superior preservation, dramatically reducing waste and helping maintain the commercial value of the cherries throughout the 44-day period. This successful outcome suggests that FreshSens can help fruit producers store surplus harvests safely and sell them at better prices when market demand rises, effectively turning oversupply into opportunity.

Why FreshSens?

Don’t worry after the harvest ,FreshSens is here for you. Discover next-generation solutions in storage. Your storage is now smarter and more efficient.

✔ No Chemicals Needed

FreshSens extends shelf life without using any chemicals, protecting your produce, your clients health, and your reputation.

✔ Texture Retention & Appearance

Fruits stay firm and fresh, as if just harvested from the tree.

✔ Data-Driven Storage

Real-time insights mean proactive decisions. You see what’s happening inside every unit, before issues happen.

✔ Longer Shelf Life, Less Waste

FreshSens dramatically reduces weight loss and unmarketable produce, protecting both your yield and your profit.

✔ Peak Value Selling

Store surplus produce at peak quality, and supply it to the market when demand (and prices) are higher.

✔ Low Investment, High Impact

An effective solution that delivers top-level results without expensive infrastructure or complicated processes.

✔ No Need for Infrastructure Renewal

Seamless integration with existing cold storage systems. FreshSens is for producers who want more control, more flexibility, and far less waste from harvest to market.

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Technology

FreshSens uses innovative storage boxes with special membranes that naturally adjust the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide inside. These conditions help slow down the respiration rate which delays the ripening and senescence process, keeping fruits and vegetables fresh for a longer time.

With FreshSens, you stay in control with real-time updates about your storage conditions. The system monitors key factors like oxygen, carbon dioxide temperature, humidity, and respiration rates to ensure everything is optimal. You'll receive instant alerts if there's a problem, like a box not being properly closed or unexpected changes that could lead to spoilage.

FreshSens gives you a competitive edge by providing clear insights into how long your produce will stay fresh. By analyzing the storage environment and respiration rates, the system can predict the remaining freshness of your fruits and vegetables. This helps you prioritize which boxes to sell first, reducing losses and ensuring your customers always receive the best-quality produce. Make smarter, data-driven decisions to keep your inventory moving and maximize your profitability.

How it works

IoT sensors inside each storage box continuously monitor the environmental conditions, including oxygen and CO2 levels, temperature, humidity, and respiration rates. This data is automatically sent to the FreshSens cloud platform, where it is processed in real-time to provide up-to-date information on the freshness and quality of your stored produce. You can access this data anytime through our user-friendly web dashboard or mobile app, allowing you to keep a constant eye on your inventory and make quick, informed decisions to optimize your storage management.