CASE STUDY
Nemeskert Kft.
Tomato packaging
H-6762 Sándorfalva
& storage company
Endresz u. 6.
Hungary
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Summary: Tomato is one of the most popular vegetable on the market. Greenhouse facilities are able to produce 11 months annually, the rest of the year technical maintenance happens. Trussies of tomato has 25-40% higher prices, therefore the right storage condition is crucial. Postharvest life time (day)
Best Temp C
Green
21-28
Pink
4-7
TOMATO
Relative Humidity %
Ethylene production
Ethylene Sensitivity
15,6 - 21,1
85-88
Very Low
High
15,6 – 21,1
85-88
High
Low
Facility: Nemeskert Ltd is a second generations family company, was established in 1975, located south part of Hungary. 13 hectares of greenhouses heated by geothermal energy. Main product is the tomato, 9 hectares planted, annual yield is 4 – 4500 tones. Secondary products green peppers and hot green peppers, cucumber, lettuce. Since 2014 company has an audited packaging facility, with cooling rooms.
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