Fruit & Vegetables

Reducing Post-Harvest Losses Through Cold Chain Engineering

Perishable horticultural products like fruits and vegetables are extremely sensitive to temperature fluctuations and delays in processing. Without rapid and controlled cooling, post-harvest losses can reach 30–50%, especially in regions with long supply chains or limited infrastructure.

Cold chain infrastructure must be designed to mitigate biological degradation processes such as respiration, transpiration, microbial growth, and ethylene sensitivity.

At Gelora Solutions, we engineer integrated, modular cold chain systems that address the key technical control points in fruit and vegetable handling.

Key Technical Requirements for Fruit & Vegetable Handling

1. Immediate Field Heat Removal (Pre-Cooling)

Objective:

Cool produce within 4–6 hours after harvest.

Technologies:

Forced-air cooling (FAP6, FAP12), suction cooling, modular cold tunnels.

Parameters:

Airflow rate per pallet, cooling time, temperature delta.

Impact:

Slows respiration rate and microbial activity, preserving quality.

Key Technical Requirements for Fruit & Vegetable Handling

2. Stabilized Temperature-Controlled Storage

Function:

Maintain optimal low temperatures (typically 0–10°C depending on crop).

Design:

High-insulation materials, thermal zoning for different storage needs.

Control:

IoT sensors for real-time T°/RH tracking and data logging.

Energy Efficiency:

Inverter-driven systems, solar-ready configurations.

Key Technical Requirements for Fruit & Vegetable Handling

3. Workflow & Hygiene Zoning

Facility Layout:

Dedicated zones for raw intake, washing, sorting, packing, dispatch.

Materials:

Food-grade panels, washable surfaces, drainage integration.

Air & Light Management:

Positive pressure zones, filtered airflow, and optimized lighting.

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Crop-Specific Design Requirements

Each crop requires a tailored approach to temperature, humidity, and handling:

Crop Type	Pre-Cooling Window	Storage Temp	Ideal RH
Leafy greens	<2 hours	0–2°C	95%
Berries	Immediate	0–2°C	90–95%
Tomatoes	Avoid chilling	12–14°C	85–90%
Avocados/Mangoes	Step cooling	8–12°C	85%

Our engineering team helps define the cooling protocols and system specifications for each product line.

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Data-Driven Operation & Maintenance

All our systems are designed to integrate with digital platforms that enable:

Continuous temperature/humidity logging

Real-time alarms and threshold alerts

Predictive maintenance via sensor data

Energy performance monitoring and reporting

Remote system control for multi-site management

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Engineering Solutions by Gelora

At Gelora Solutions, we combine modularity, performance, and intelligence to build systems that are aligned with the operational and physiological needs of fresh produce.

Our Engineering Approach Includes:

Modular Pre-Cooling Systems:

FAP units and suction boxes for high-throughput, uniform heat removal.

Cold Rooms:

Multi-zone storage with adjustable climate settings and full traceability.

Humidity & Ethylene Management:

Advanced control systems to minimize wilting and ripening.

Airflow Optimization:

CFD-based design to guarantee temperature uniformity across pallet stacks.

IoT Monitoring:

Real-time data and predictive alerts for quality assurance.

Energy Solutions:

Integration of solar PV and battery systems where grid stability is an issue.

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Key Performance Objectives

Reduce post-harvest loss %

Through T° and RH stability.

Increase shelf life (days)

Via optimized cooling curves.

Improve packout rates

By limiting visual and textural damage, thus improving product marketability and reducing returns.

Enable certification compliance

(GLOBALG.A.P., HACCP, etc.) via hygienic and traceable design.

Lower OPEX

Through smart energy use.

Fruit & Vegetables

Cold chain design is not generic: it must be adapted to product physiology, climate, logistics, and market access strategy.

For detailed specs, design parameters, and project support, contact our engineering team.

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

Reducing Post-Harvest Losses Through Cold Chain Engineering

Key Technical Requirements for Fruit & Vegetable Handling

1. Immediate Field Heat Removal (Pre-Cooling)

Key Technical Requirements for Fruit & Vegetable Handling

2. Stabilized Temperature-Controlled Storage

Key Technical Requirements for Fruit & Vegetable Handling

3. Workflow & Hygiene Zoning

Fruit & Vegetables

Crop-Specific Design Requirements

Fruit & Vegetables

Data-Driven Operation & Maintenance

Fruit & Vegetables

Engineering Solutions by Gelora

Fruit & Vegetables

Key Performance Objectives

Fruit & Vegetables

Cold chain design is not generic: it must be adapted to product physiology, climate, logistics, and market access strategy.

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