Why Choose BioXTEND® Ethylene Filters: A Sustainable Solution for Fresh Produce Preservation.
BioXTEND® offers innovative ethylene control solutions that are both effective and environmentally friendly. Ethylene (C₂H₄) is a natural gas that most fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers release as part of their ripening process. It has no smell or color but plays a major role in how fast produce ripens and ages. Besides being produced by plants, Ethylene Gas can also come from outside sources. It is commonly found in the air around us due to pollution—especially from vehicle exhaust, propane-powered forklifts, poorly vented greenhouse heaters, and industrial activity. While ripening fruits are known to release ethylene, it’s important to know that many other parts of the plant can also produce it. This includes healthy stems and leaves, cut or damaged plant parts, and even infected or decaying plant tissue. After harvest, fruits, vegetables, and flowers are still living and breathing. As they do, they continue to release ethylene, which can speed up ripening, cause wilti...