Why does produce lose weight in cold storage?
A standard cooling system extracts moisture from the air, and therefore also from the produce in the cold store. The greater the temperature difference, the higher the moisture loss.
Dry misting in cold storage
Dry misting keeps produce in your cold store fresh for longer
A standard cooling system extracts moisture from the air, and with it from your produce. The greater the temperature difference, the more moisture is lost. Dry misting regulates the humidity in your cold store naturally, so fresh produce keeps its weight and quality.
Free, no-obligation advice. With good preparation, installation is quick. With a maintenance contract you get a 1-year warranty after every service.
Up to 99%
relative humidity, automatically controlled in your cold store
For cold stores of any size, including under CA conditions
How it works
How does dry misting keep produce fresh in cold storage?
How does dry misting work in a cold store?
Dry misting disperses tiny water droplets into the air, creating a thin layer of mist. As the mist evaporates, humidity rises and temperature drops naturally. Your produce retains its freshness, colour and nutrients and stays fresh for longer.
Is the mist clean and safe?
Yes. Every installation has a flushing system, and we also recommend a water filter. This ensures the mist released is clean and safe.
Dry misting keeps the air in your cold store humid and cool, so fresh produce keeps its weight and quality.
For every cold store
Dry misting fits every cold store
Contronics has systems for cold stores of any size, at any temperature and also under CA conditions. You set the humidity automatically to the relative humidity you need, up to 99%.
Our engineers have extensive experience with a wide range of cold storage facilities. With good preparation, installation is quick. Dry misting works throughout the chain, from right after harvest to the store shelf.
In brief
What dry misting delivers in your cold store
Up to 99%
relative humidity, automatically controlled
40+
years of experience in ultrasonic humidification
1 year
warranty after every service for as long as your maintenance contract runs
Fresh produce stays fresh for longer, and you set the humidity in your cold store yourself, up to 99%.
Benefits
What does dry misting do for you?
For your margin and revenue
Less waste increases your margin. Retaining weight and shelf life increases your revenue. How much that delivers differs per business, which is why we do not quote a fixed percentage.
For your produce and packaging
No excess moisture ends up on the produce or the packaging, so you need less packaging material.
For installation and maintenance
Our engineers know a wide range of cold storage facilities. With good preparation, your installation is quick. With a maintenance contract you get a 1-year warranty after every service, for as long as the contract runs.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about dry misting in cold storage
Why does produce lose weight in a cold store?
A standard cooling system extracts moisture from the air and therefore also from the produce. The greater the temperature difference, the higher the moisture loss.
How does dry misting work in a cold store?
Dry misting disperses tiny water droplets into the air. As the mist evaporates, humidity rises and temperature drops naturally. Produce retains its freshness, colour and nutrients.
How much longer does produce last with dry misting?
Fresh produce lasts longer than in a cold store without humidification.
Does dry misting work in every cold store?
Yes. There are systems for cold stores of any size and at any temperature, including under CA conditions.
How high can I set the humidity?
The humidity in the cold store can be automatically controlled to any desired relative humidity, up to 99%.
Will the mist make my produce or packaging wet?
No. No excess moisture ends up on the produce or the packaging.
At which point in the chain can I use dry misting?
Throughout the chain, from right after harvest to the store shelf.
What about installation and warranty?
Our engineers have extensive experience with a wide range of cold storage facilities. With good preparation, installation is quick. With a maintenance contract you get a 1-year warranty after every service. The warranty applies for as long as your maintenance contract runs; the term differs per contract.
Contact
Let a specialist look at your cold store
Tell us how large your cold store is, what temperature you maintain and which products you store. A specialist will assess your situation and show what dry misting does against weight loss and waste. If it delivers too little for your cold store, we will tell you that too.