Rain and blueberries in Chile and Peru: how to protect the fruit post-harvest.

Rainfall and variable weather conditions pose a challenge for blueberry producers in Chile and Peru, especially when seeking to maintain the quality of fruit destined for export.

Excessive humidity can promote the appearance of diseases and compromise the condition of blueberries during storage and transport.

In this scenario, Proper post-harvest handling and the correct application of protective products are essential for the fruit to arrive in good condition at international markets.

How does rainfall affect the quality of blueberries?

Rainfall during sensitive production stages can increase the health risks to blueberries.

The main problems include:

• Increased risk of fungal diseasesespecially Botrytis cinerea, which causes gray mold.
• Deterioration of fruit qualitywhich can manifest itself during storage and transport.
• Shorter post-harvest shelf lifeespecially when there are favorable conditions for fungal growth.

These problems are especially important for exports from Chile and Peru, where blueberries must travel long distances before reaching the final consumer.

The importance of post-harvest treatments in blueberries

Post-harvest handling is a key step in maintaining the quality of blueberries.

The application of fungicides and other authorized treatments can help protect the fruit during storage and transport, provided that the appropriate products and doses are used.

However, It is not only important what product is applied, but also how it is distributed over the surface of the blueberry.

Uneven coverage can leave areas with less product, while excess liquid can cause wetting and runoff.

Fullcover: patented electrostatic technology for post-harvest

At Ingeagro we develop Fullcover, a patented electrostatic technology designed to optimize the application of products in post-harvest processes.

Their system uses electrostatically charged microdroplets that are attracted to the surface of the fruit, promoting a more uniform distribution.

Among its main advantages are:

• Greater coverage: uniform distribution of the applied product.
• Greater adherence: The microdroplets are attracted to the surface of the fruit.
• Without wetting or running: Ultra-low volume application, designed to avoid excess liquid.
• Greater efficiency: better use of products used in post-harvest.

These characteristics allow for the optimization of treatment application and contribute to maintaining the quality of the blueberries.

The goal: to ensure the blueberries arrive at their destination in good condition

For exporters from Chile and Peru, maintaining the quality of blueberries during transport is essential.

Efficient post-harvest handling requires combining good harvesting practices, selection, cooling, cold chain management, and appropriate treatments.

Fullcover provides technology to improve the coverage and adhesion of applied products, without adding excess moisture to the fruit.

Because it's not just how the fruit leaves the packing plant that matters, but also how it arrives at its destination.

Do you want to optimize the post-harvest handling of your blueberries?

In Ingeagro We develop technological solutions to improve application processes in the fruit industry.

Learn how Fullcover It can be integrated into your post-harvest line.

Contact us and discover our patented electrostatic technology.