The Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT)
is strongly pushing the use of hermetic technology as a permanent solution
against food losses in India. IIFPT is studying multilayered bags, Cocoon
storage, and on-bulk grain silos.
Improper storage and infestation are threats that cause
postharvest losses in quantity and quality. In India, 12 to 16 million metric
tons of foods produced are lost each year. Chemicals are used to fight off
infestation. However, the use of chemical pesticides is affecting the
environment and the health of consumers.
Hermetic technology is very appealing in many developing
parts of the world as a solution because it provides a sustainable and
affordable alternative. GrainPro Cocoons and SuperGrainbags, for example, do
not require the use of chemicals to stop infestation and inhibit the growth of
aflatoxin producing molds.
These solutions present a long-term solution for the storage
of locally produced grains and seeds such as wheat, rice, maize and high-value
spices. For more information about GrainPro and its line of hermetic solutions,
visit www.grainpro.com.
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