POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Congratulations to our survey winners, Doug Ensz and Sheila Benitez! They each won a $250 certificate to use toward a future course. Thank you to everyone who filled out our course development survey.

WHAT'S NEW

Produce Facts: Recommendations for Maintaining Postharvest Quality

132 Produce Fact Sheets in Four Languages!
We have recently completed the translation of all 132 commodity produce fact sheets into English, Spanish, French, and Arabic. These are a great resource for recommendations for the postharvest handling of many fruits, melons, vegetables and ornamentals. See the Produce Facts page for more information.

Short Courses & Workshops

Join us for our Upcoming Postharvest Educational Opportunities:

Postharvest Technology Short Course Field Tour group photo in front of bus.

March 27-28, 2012 Fruit Ripening & Retail Handling Management Workshop Now Open for Enrollments! Register Online.

June 18-29, 2012 Postharvest Technology Short Course (34th Annual) First week includes lectures and labs, the second optional week is a field tour of California postharvest operations. Now Open for Enrollment!

September 18-20, 2012 Fresh-cut Products: Maintaining Quality & Safety Workshop. Link to additional 2011 workshop handouts.

Contribute to the Postharvest Endowment Fund

Enroll in one of our Postharvest Courses or Workshops

Order some of our Postharvest Publications

Postharvest Bookstore

International Avocado Quality Manual and Booklet (English & Spanish) resources

20% Discount on The International Avocado Quality Manuals & Booklets
We’re offering a 20% discount on the fantastic International Avocado Quality Manuals and Booklets, available in both English and Spanish. These comprehensive resources include great photos and information on assessing quality, ripening, external quality, internal quality, commercial cultivars, and damage scenarios. To order a copy for your library, please use our Online Order Form or our printable PDF Order Form and be sure to note “IAQ20” on the printable order form to receive your discount.

For a complete listing of all our publications link to our bookstore. To order a copy of any of our titles for your library, please use our order form.

Interactive Tools

Link to the interactive Refrigerated Warehouse Energy Tool developed by Paul Singh, Ph.D.