Mission
The mission of PostHarvest Academy is to assist role-players in the fresh produce and cut flower industries by providing information and instruction so you can function better to meet the growing demand for high quality fresh produce and reduced postharvest losses.
ABOUT
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PostHarvest Academy was borne of a passion to help players in the fresh produce and cut flower industry to think better so they can operate better in this very competitive industry. The Academy was founded and is headed by Charles Whitehead, retired head of the Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, holder of an MSc and PhD in the postharvest physiology of cut flowers, with a postdoctoral study on the same subject at the University of California at Davis. With more than 40 years' experience in the postharvest physiology and technology of fresh fruit, vegetables and cut flowers, I authored and co-authored numerous publications, supervised many postgraduate students, presented post-harvest training courses to the industry, and consulted numerous local and international growers, fresh produce markets, market agents, canners, ripeners and retailers.
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News and Events
Origin of some popular vegetables.
3D printing of fruit and veg.
Ultra-thin MA film for packaging..
Guide to sea freight of cut roses.
Floral industry experiences rapid growth due to Digital Packaging.
SCiO tells you what's in the food you eat.
Fresh-cut increases apple consumption by kids.
Unpacking Postharvest Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Meta-Analysis.
Phytosanitary Irradiation for Fresh Produce.
Intergalactic vegies
3D printing of fruit and veg.
Ultra-thin MA film for packaging..
Guide to sea freight of cut roses.
Floral industry experiences rapid growth due to Digital Packaging.
SCiO tells you what's in the food you eat.
Fresh-cut increases apple consumption by kids.
Unpacking Postharvest Losses in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Meta-Analysis.
Phytosanitary Irradiation for Fresh Produce.
Intergalactic vegies