Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling for a more sustainable and energy efficient postharvest cold chain of pome fruit KU Leuven
The demand for fresh fruit is high and expected to increase significantly in the near future due to consumers targeting a healthy diet. This inherently leads to the need for high-quality fruit being available year-round for fresh consumption. However, freshly harvested fruit solely rely on their internal reserves to maintain their respiration metabolism. By lowering fruit temperature, the respiration rate can be reduced, thus retarding the ...