LifeSpan is gaining commercial success in suppressing the ripening and skin colour change of Hass avocadoes for up to 2 months post harvest when stored at 3°C. After removal from LifeSpan, there is a full marketing life available before the avocadoes become over-ripe. The avocadoes ripen normally, evenly and maintain good texture and flavour whilst ripening .
LifeSpan box liners offer an alternative to controlled atmosphere shipping containers for international trade and season extension of Hass avocadoes. The Modified Atmosphere storage extension effect is initiated almost immediately after packing until the out-turn from LifeSpan at the end of the cold chain used throughout distribution. Packaging can be implemented on a small or large scale and may be especially advantageous over CA options to meet short notice opportunities for shipments, sales of part CA room quantities or when CA capacity is not readily available. In many cases, users report superior storage extension over CA options .
