Restrain launched their new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, ensuring optimal potato preservation through the precise application and control of Ethylene, a natural plant hormone crucial for maintaining potato quality.
Ethylene, a colourless gas naturally occurring in all plants, plays a vital role in various
physiological processes such as ripening, ageing, and stress responses. For two decades,
Restrain has harnessed the power of Ethylene to revolutionise potato storage, keeping
potatoes sprout-free, quality-stable and market-ready. Restrain's Ethylene systems seamlessly integrate into commercial bulk, box, ambient and refrigerated storage facilities without requiring costly modifications.
Leveraging advanced microcomputer technology, their systems offer control and
future-proof internet connectivity for real-time monitoring. Following the European 2020 ban on CIPC, Restrain emerged as the preferred solution for major french fry manufacturers and fresh potato suppliers. "As priorities evolved, our focus expanded to address fry colour and weight loss, cementing our leadership in Ethylene management for potato storage. Today our natural, cost-effective sprout suppression system ensures minimal weight loss and optimal fry colour without necessitating a harvest interval. By 2023, Restrain had integrated iCloud technology for real-time remote monitoring and adaptive storage control. Our ongoing research and newly patented systems drive continuous advancements, solidifying our position at the forefront of potato storage innovation," according to Benedikt Cramer,
Managing Director of Restrain.
A world first: Introducing PET technology
In Autumn 2024, Restrain unveils its most significant innovation yet: Precision Ethylene
Treatment (PET) technology. This advanced method introduces and maintains optimal
Ethylene levels in potato stores, preventing sprouting, preserving sugar levels with protection
of fry colours, and minimising weight loss through three revolutionary steps:
- The sensor: The newly designed Ethylene sensor offers accuracy and
response time. It excludes interference from other molecules, ensuring the most
precise continuous Ethylene sensing system in potato storage. Additionally, it
measures carbon dioxide, temperature, and relative humidity, providing
comprehensive monitoring. - The pulse: The ultra-low dosing pulse system delivers controlled Ethylene
at parts per billion, below sensor detection levels. This system prepares potatoes for
higher Ethylene levels, effectively suppressing sprouting while minimising respiration
to protect fry colour and reduce weight loss. - The control: The state-of-the-art Ethylene control management system employs
sophisticated algorithms to establish and maintain precise Ethylene levels in
commercial storage facilities.
Five key benefits of Precision Ethylene Treatment technology
1. Accurate Ethylene Control: Leverage the latest in software and sensor innovations
for precise control of ethylene levels, preventing overexposure.
2. Protection of fry colour: Maintain excellent fry colour through precise Ethylene level
management.
3. Reduction in fuel consumption: Lower operational costs and environmental impact.
4. Gentle treatment for potatoes to preserve the quality of potatoes from storage to
market reducing weight loss.
5. Patent-pending technology: Farmers can rely on our new, innovative technology,
that sets the industry standard for sprout suppression and potato preservation,
ensuring the best results.
For more information:
Restrain Company Limited
www.restrain.io