The document discusses post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables and introduces the Bio Turbo system as an advanced solution for eliminating ethylene gas and airborne pathogens. The Bio Turbo uses a patented four-stage process including air filtration, cell disruption, ozone generation, and bioclean modules to remove up to 99.5% of ethylene and pathogens from storage areas. It has been successfully installed in facilities around the world and can help reduce post-harvest losses by up to 50% by prolonging the shelf life and freshness of produce.

1. Ideal solution both for short
and long term storages

2. Traditionally, we consumed
fresh fruits right after harvesting

3. Today the same fruits have to pass
a distribution network
Grower Transport RetailerImporter or
Distribution Center

4. Technology can help keeping the same
level of quality from the tree to the shelve

5. For most part of the Post Harvest business — Fresh
technology is limited to one and only Term:
REFRIGERATION

6. REFRIGERATION
Is it enough
?

7. Post Harvest Losses
Up to 20% of fruits and vegetables
Source: FAO. 2011. Global food losses and food waste –
Extent, causes and prevention.
Total fruits and
vegetables
19,7%
losses
Postharvest
Processing
Distribution

8. Annual Losses
92 million tones
of vegetables
60 million tones
of fruits

9. 15,9 million tones of bananas
are wasted per year

10. Total losses of fruit and vegetables per year
are 152 million tones

11. This amount could feed at least
208 million people
in a year

12. This equals with the entire
population of Brazil

13. The impact
Premature ripening
affected

14. The impact
affected
Browning and yellowing

15. The impact
affected
Russet spotting

16. The impact
affected
Shrinkage and shrivel

17. The impact
Anthracnose
affected

18. The impact
Mold build-up
affected

19. The impact
Fungi development
affected

20. The impact
Rotting
affected

21. Ethylene gas and airborne pathogens
can cause damage to stored fruits and vegetables

22. How to eliminate
ethylene and airborne pathogen?

23. Open the door and exchange the air
- Energy cost;
- Product temperature fluctuation;
- When door finally closes the ethylene
is still there;
- Extra load on refrigeration.

24. Potassium Permanganate

25. More ethylene needs more pellets

26. Efficiency is reduced day by day

27. Replacing the pellets often enough to keep
high ethylene removal efficiency can be really
expensive in the long run...

28. High humidity level makes pellets
less effective

29. No effect on airborne pathogenNo effect on airborne pathogen

30. Ozonating storage
Eliminates both ethylene
and airborne pathogen
Easy to produce
Steady efficiency no matter
of the stored products
Oxygen is free

31. Too much
is toxic for humans

32. Too little
is not effective

33. How to utilise
the sanitising power of Ozone
without any risks

34. Bio Turbo
The most advanced ethylene gas removal and airborne pathogen
killing system available on the market.
The BT model number represents the number of cubic
meters each unit can process within 24 hours.

35. Technology overview
Bio Turbo units use a patented 4-stage purification process
to achieve highest results in reducing ethylene and airborne bacteria:
Stage 2
Cell Disrupter
Cell membranes
are destroyed
Stage 1
Air Filter
Removes dust and
other particles
from incoming
Stage 3
Ozone Chamber
Ozone destroys
ethylene and
bacteria
Stage 4
Bio Clean
Module
Ozone turns back
into Oxygen

36. Technology overview

37. Effective results
Eliminates 99,5 % of pathogens
Bio Turbo effectively removes 99.5%+ of airborne
pathogen from storage area, preventing bacterial
contamination, mold growth and unpleasant odors.

38. Effective results
Removes ethylene
Bio Turbo eliminates ethylene gas successfully
preventing premature ripening and decay.

39. Lab test results
The Miatech, Bio Turbo system eliminated all ethylene levels,
5, 10 and 20 ppb within 60 seconds.
Bio Turbo Treatment (ppb)
No Treatment (ppb)
OzoneConcentration
0,58 ppm
EthyleneLevel(ppb)
Time (sec)

40. Field test at fruit storage facility in UK
Ethylene level before BT
Ethylene levels with Bio Turbo
Warehouse A
EthyleneLevel(ppm)
Desired levels

41. Installation
- Hangs from the ceiling
- Easy to install
- Operates continuously
- Requires 115 V AC /230 V AC
- Low maintenance
- Fast installation

42. Bangkok, Thailand
Mixed fruit items

43. Greece
Apples
Greece
Apples

44. Cebu, Philippines
Apples

45. South Africa
Grapes

46. India
Delhi Fruit Market

47. Netherlands
Mixed Fruit

48. Malaysia
Oranges
Malaysia
Oranges

49. France
Pomajou Apples

50. Singapore
Mixed Fruits
“Freshmart”

51. Germany
Mixed Fruits and Vegetables
“Naturkost”

52. Shenzhen, China
Gold Anda Agricultural

53. Malaysia
Kiwi storage

54. Cititex - Thailand
Kiwi storage

55. Bio Turbo for transportation
- Trucks
- Reefer containers

56. Installation
APL Container
Air inlet

57. Get more with Bio Turbo!
Eliminates ethylene
Removes bacteria
Cuts waste
Prolongs shelf-life
Preserves freshness
Increases profits

58. Post harvest distribution chain with the Bio Turbo
Grower Transport RetailerImporter or DC
Bio turbo 6000 Bio turbo 100(i) Bio turbo 1000 Bio turbo 300

59. In addition with other Miatech solutions
Misting equipment Room Humidification equipment

60. We can save
% of losses50up to

61. Up to 46 million tones
of vegetables
Up to 30 million tones
of fruits

62. This amount could feed at least
100 million people in a year

63. This equals with the entire
population of Ethiopia