1. NUTRICYCLE STORAGE
SOLUTIONS
BY REMOVING ETHYLENE FROM YOUR STORAGE ENVIRONMENT INCREASE THE
SHELF LIFE FOR CUT FLOWERS.

2. NUTRICYCLE
FRESH CUT FLOWER STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Control Ethylene Removed
Pictures courtesy of Nottingham
University School of Agriculture

3. Introducing
Nutricycle
 A business bringing together the talents of the two directors who have
many years experience in crop storage solutions, Gidon Bahiri the
technical director and Gary White the development director.
 The business brings the revolutionary FRESH+ Photo Catalytic
Oxidisation ethylene scrubber to the UK and European market along
with other storage systems and products.
 We are passionate about pioneering new strategies for storage and
how we can improve your margins.
 Leading the field in Ethylene control for the large or small customer we
have the right machine for your needs.

4. The effects of ethylene on Cut flowers
 “Not all types of cut flowers are affected by ethylene but amongst those
that are, the response in many instances is harmful.
 It is estimated that 30% of flowers perish prematurely due to the effects of
ethylene.
 100ppb can cause damage in 24 hrs and over.
 250ppb can cause damage in 12 hrs.
 Some examples of common cut flowers affected by
ethylene,Roses,Chrysanthemums,Carnations,Lilies,Dahlia,Lisianthus,Gladioli,
Freesia and Alstromeria.
 Effects that can be seen are bud and leaf abscission ,leaf yellowing, flower
or petal drop, irregular bud opening, loss of colour and premature death.

5. Effects on Lilies
Ethylene effects on leaf
and unopened flower
buds.
Effect of Ethylene at
5ppm

6. NUTRICYCLE
The effects of ethylene on Roses
Control Fresh+
Pictures courtesy of Nottingham University School of Agriculture
 Leading the way in new technology providing you with a sustainable and
economical way to reduce losses in store.

7. Removal of Ethylene and Storage life
 The storage life of many flowers can be greatly extended with the products
in peak condition when ethylene has been removed from the start of the
storage life.
 The main attributes of removing ethylene is the physical condition of the
flowers and there fresh appearance.
 The flowers will have better colour and much more regular bud opening
creating a better bloom for customer satisfaction.
 Shelf life will generally be longer up to 5 days extra shelf life has been
achieved with our system and in many cases much longer than this.

8. Ethylene Management
Fresh Plus-Ethylene PCO
Systems
Many flowers are susceptible to ethylene
in the storage environment.
 This can cause premature ageing ,
spoilage and losses of the crop.
 Ethylene in stores can come from a
variety of sources:
1. Burning of fossil fuels (e.g. combustion
engines, gas heaters etc.)
2. Diseased and decaying leaves
3. Natural processes within the plant can
produce high levels of ethylene.
Fresh Plus-Ethylene PCO
Systems
 Fresh plus Systems allow for ethylene levels
within the storage environment to be reduced to
virtually zero. This is thanks to the unique mode
of action of the Fresh Plus system which:
 Utilizes the process of Photo Catalytic Oxidation
(PCO) by using a system of catalysts and filters
which combine with the UV light at a specific
wavelength.
 This results in the near total elimination of
ethylene as well as destroying bacterial and viral
pathogens within the store. This includes crop
pathogens as well as human disease pathogens
including salmonella, E. coli and listeria.
 Ethylene is also a trigger for some pathogenic
spores to germinate and cause infection. By
removing the ethylene the disease pressure
within the store is greatly reduced.

9. What are the benefits for the Grower
Wholesaler and the Retailer.
 A more consistent product .
 A longer lasting product than your competitors.
 A more sustainable method of storing your products.
 A compatible method that works well in the cold store as well as in the ambient
environment.
 Reduces waste allowing you longer to sell existing stock.
 Reduced waste = more profit.
 A longer window to market seasonal fresh flowers.
 A low cost , easily managed option for the progressive supplier.
 A system that creates more customer loyalty because of higher quality blooms.

10. Benefits for the Customer.
 Better quality of product.
 Longer lasting blooms in the home environment.
 Better value for money compared to other retail outlets.
 Better choice of quality flowers in the retail outlet.
 More customer satisfaction with the blooms they purchase.
 Customer confidence in the supplier of their cut flowers and pot plants.
 Longer availability of seasonal flowers.

11. In a Nutshell
 Why are you not controlling Ethylene now.
 For further information regarding your storage requirements and solutions
please contact Nutricycle now for a quote 0800 0016980
info@nutricycle.co.uk.
 It’s as simple as plug in and go with a PCO.
 Low management time, maintenance and running costs.
 The environmentally friendly method in a class of it’s own.
 Reduce your waste.
 Increase your customer loyalty.
 Increase the profitability and resilience of your business.

12. For further information
contact
Nutricycle Ltd
Mill Lane Industrial Estate
Billinghay , Lincolnshire. LN4 4ES
Tel 0800 0016980
www.nutricycle.co.uk
E-mail: info@nutricycle.co.uk
 Fresh Flower
solutions