Strawberries and CO2 - Facts You Need to Know - Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The following set of bullet points lay out the science of why elevated (10%+) CO2 levels are required in any effective MA or CA system for the transport or storage of fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Shelf Life after Exposure to Various CO2 Levels - Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Numerous scientific studies have been conducted conclusively demonstrating that strawberries exposed to CO2 (carbon dioxide) levels above 10% develop less decay (botrytis) and generally have longer shelf life. (See CO2 Facts)

Post Harvest Technology for Fresh Strawberries - Thursday, November 02, 2006
Temperature is the most important single factor preserving strawberry quality – efficient cold chain management from packhouse to consumer is the key.

Post Harvest Technology for Fresh Grapes - Thursday, November 02, 2006
The key factor influencing shelf life is effective temperature management (cold chain).

Benefit of Tectrol Atmospheres - Wednesday, May 19, 2004
TransFresh Corporation proposed to demonstrate the economic value of its Tectrol Atmosphere service to a major retailer.

Solving the Problem of In Transit Warming - Saturday, May 01, 2004
With daytime temperatures approaching 90F and higher in the Southern part of the country, we are beginning to see pulp temperatures above 40F on arrival of fresh strawberries shipped from California to Eastern markets.

Carbon Dioxide Material Safety Data Sheet - Friday, April 30, 2004
CARBON DIOXIDE (CO₂) Praxair Material Safety Data Sheet

Nitrogen Material Safety Data Sheet - Friday, April 30, 2004
NITROGEN (N₂) Praxair Material Safety Data Sheet

USDA Strawberry Recommendations - Tuesday, April 13, 2004
USDA Handbook 66 Handling Recommendations

TECTROL© Atmosphere and Food Safety - Sunday, February 23, 2003
All food handling systems, including our Tectrol Atmosphere pallet process, have been under review in relation to food safety. While we are careful to market our Tectrol Atmosphere services as a method to reduce retail shrink, following is a list of practi