A multilayer produce packaging film includes a first layer and a chlorine dioxide-producing layer. The chlorine dioxide-producing layer includes a polymer composition and a plurality of chlorite ions. The chlorine dioxide-producing layer is substantially free of an energy-activated catalyst and is substantially free of an acid-releasing compound. However, the film is capable of generating chlorine dioxide when exposed to UV light and moisture.

A smoke generator container for applying phytosanitary products and/or food additives on fruits and vegetables. The container comprises a recipient, a product to be applied inside of the container, and an ignition system. The product to be applied comprises, by weight, between 5% and 30% of an active ingredient, between 25% and 80% of a phyllosilicate matrix, between 5% and 25% of a polysaccharide, and between 5% and 20% of potassium chlorate. The ignition system comprises an electrical resistor from which exit fireproof cables to be connected to a power source. Also, an installation having a plurality of smoke generator containers and a method of manufacturing a smoke generator container.

A smoke generator container for applying phytosanitary products and/or food additives on fruits and vegetables. The container comprises a recipient, a product to be applied inside of the container, and an ignition system. The product to be applied comprises, by weight, between 5% and 30% of an active ingredient, between 25% and 80% of a phyllosilicate matrix, between 5% and 25% of a polysaccharide, and between 5% and 20% of potassium chlorate. The ignition system comprises an electrical resistor from which exit fireproof cables to be connected to a power source. Also, an installation having a plurality of smoke generator containers and a method of manufacturing a smoke generator container.

Provided are systems and methods for solvent-free delivery of volatile compounds, where an energy source is used to release the volatile compounds. The systems and methods provided herein have at least one advantage of (1) no solvent (for example water) is required; (2) immediate release of volatile compounds (for example 1-MCP can be released from HAIP within milliseconds or seconds instead of minutes or hours of the existing method using water); and/or (3) instantly starting and stopping the delivery of the volatile compound.

Provided are systems and methods for solvent-free delivery of volatile compounds, where an energy source is used to release the volatile compounds. The systems and methods provided herein have at least one advantage of (1) no solvent (for example water) is required; (2) immediate release of volatile compounds (for example 1-MCP can be released from HAIP within milliseconds or seconds instead of minutes or hours of the existing method using water); and/or (3) instantly starting and stopping the delivery of the volatile compound.

Provided are systems and methods for solvent-free delivery of volatile compounds, where an energy source is used to release the volatile compounds. The systems and methods provided herein have at least one advantage of (1) no solvent (for example water) is required; (2) immediate release of volatile compounds (for example 1-MCP can be released from HAIP within milliseconds or seconds instead of minutes or hours of the existing method using water); and/or (3) instantly starting and stopping the delivery of the volatile compound.

Provided are systems and methods for solvent-free delivery of volatile compounds, where an energy source is used to release the volatile compounds. The systems and methods provided herein have at least one advantage of (1) no solvent (for example water) is required; (2) immediate release of volatile compounds (for example 1-MCP can be released from HAIP within milliseconds or seconds instead of minutes or hours of the existing method using water); and/or (3) instantly starting and stopping the delivery of the volatile compound.

A refrigerator includes a refrigerating compartment configured to preserve food, the compartment including a plurality of walls forming a cavity, a door coupled to the compartment configured to cover the refrigeration space when in a closed position, and a passageway positioned on at least one of the walls and the door such that air within the cavity is in fluid communication with air outside the cavity when the door is in the closed position.

The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.

The present disclosure relates to a method for treating an object with chlorine dioxide gas, comprising contacting the object with chlorine dioxide gas while exposing the object to less than 1000 lux of light. The disclosed method minimizes chlorine containing residue on the surface of the object. The object can be a raw agricultural commodity (RAC) such as a raw fruit or vegetable.