The document introduces AMAP (Active Modified Atmosphere Packaging) technology, which uses a respiration meter, predictive software, and laser perforation system to extend the shelf-life of fresh produce. The respiration meter measures the respiration rate of produce, the predictive software and database determine the optimal gas concentrations, and the laser perforation system customizes the film's oxygen transmission rate. This allows for dynamic control of the film's gas transmission to maintain the optimal modified atmosphere levels throughout storage and distribution.

1. #TTT – Introduction of AMAP Technology
Extending the shelf-life of fresh (cut) produce using a respiration meter and laser
Wouter de Heij
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2. AMAP (MAP 2.0) by Perfotec & TOP
• Patented by & TOP
• AMAP : Active Modified Air Packaging
• Becoming worldwide technology standard
• The AMAP technology platform
1. Fast respiration meter
2. Predictive software & database
3. Laser perforation system
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3. What is the effect of an AMAP?
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4. What is the effect of an AMAP?
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5. What is the effect of an AMAP?
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6. Background – AMAP what is new?
Temperature
N2
H2O CO2
O2
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7. Background – AMAP what is new?
• Reduce respiration rate
• Reduce enzymatic browing
• Reduce growth of M.O.
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8. Background – AMAP what is new?
Classic MA (MAP) Modern MA (AMAP)
Concentration O2, CO2 (%)
CO2
CO2
Target CO2 Target CO2
O2
Target O2 O2
Target O2
Time (days) Time (days)
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9. Background – AMAP what is new?
1 1. Higher oxygen level
Concentration O2, CO2 (%)
2 2. Lower oxygen level
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2
O2 concentration
Time (days)
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10. Background – AMAP what is new?
Concentration O2, CO2 (%)
1. Open film :
high OTR,
O2 conc.
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2. Closed film :
2
Low OTR
Time (days)
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11. The whole AMAP concept
RR O2 transmission
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AMAP website
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Produce packed
in tailor made
laserperforated film
Laser with OTR control
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12. 1 - Fast Respiration Meters 1.0 & the
How new preservation will change2.0 industry
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13. 1 - Fast Respiration Meters 1.0 & 2.0
• RR on CO2 & O2
• Temperature
controlled
• Data filtering
• Initial gas
concentration
• Internet connection
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14. 1 - Fast Respiration Meters 1.0 & 2.0
Respiration rate correlates with:
o Snit size
o Type of produce
o Season
o Age of produce
o Washing & drying
o Mixture
o……
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15. 2 - AMAP Website is link between RM & Laser
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16. 2 - AMAP Website is link between RM & Laser
• Full dynamic, validated, model (O2, CO2)
• Michaelis-Menten kinetic implemented
• Correct Arrhenius equations implemented
• Beta ratio & effect of T on (C)OTR of film
• Effect of hole size on (C)OTR (validated)
• > 4000 records of RR of fresh-convenience
• White spot : (C)OTR i.f.o. polymer. 2
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17. 3 - Online laser perforation system
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18. 3 - Online laser perforation system
Automatic OTR Control
Change film properties
yourselves
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19. 3 - Online laser perforation system
How new preservation will change the industry
‘Perforations’ made without Automatic OTR Control
‘Perforations’ made by small needles
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Perforations with Automatic OTR Control
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20. Summary - The whole AMAP concept
RR O2 transmission
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1 Just do it!
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Produce packed
in tailor made
laserperforated film
Laser with OTR control
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21. Summary - The whole AMAP concept
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