BioXTEND

Are you in the business of crisp apples or delicate avocados? If yes, you can understand that these produce continues to live and breathe long after harvesting. A natural byproduct of this living process is ethylene. It is a colorless, odorless gas. This accelerates ripening and aging. While essential in controlled ripening, unchecked ethylene in storage or transit can lead to spoilage, weight loss, and reduced quality. BioXTEND, a company rooted in post-harvest science, offers a range of products— Ethylene Filter(s) and ethylene absorbent sachets—designed to reduce ethylene levels and preserve freshness across the supply chain. Why Ethylene Control Matters Ethylene acts as a ripening hormone. In confined spaces such as containers or storage rooms, this gas spreads throughout the produce, hastening the aging process and creating economic losses. Symptoms of ethylene exposure include softening, yellowing, weight loss, and diminished flavor. Left uncontrolled, ethylene can cost the...