AVA provides technical expertise in the areas of post-harvest handling, packaging and quality assessment and assurance of vegetables. AVA has been largely active in the following areas:
- Improving the quality and extending the shelf life of vegetables in Singapore
- Increasing awareness of good quality vegetables and proper handling practices
- Strengthening the network of vegetable farmers, processors, traders and retailers
- Introducing and promoting cold chain management to the vegetable industry
AVA, together with various other external associations eg. the Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers and Exporters Association (SFVA), and makes continuous efforts to introduce new postharvest technologies to growers, importers and retailers to ensure a stable and adequate supply of safe, wholesome and fresh quality product for Singapore.
The Post-harvest Technology Division of AVA carries out various R & D projects dealing with vegetable post-harvest technology. Some of the areas of research include:
Training courses and seminars on vegetable post-harvest technology are conducted for the local vegetable industry so as to upgrade their knowledge and skills. We conduct various types of training courses and seminars in Vegetables Post-Harvest Technology such as:
- Introduction of Post-harvest of Fruits and Vegetables (for farmers and /or packers)
- Post-harvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables (supermarkets personnel)
- Pre-cooling of Leafy Vegetables (vacuum cooling and/or forced-air cooling)
- Minimally Processed Fresh Produce/Freshcut Processing
AVA also conducts courses on vegetable post-harvest technology for other countries so as to transfer technology, share information and knowledge as well as establish valuable networks with the technical institutions and personnel in other countries.
AVA is able to provide consultancy and technical assistance in vegetable processing and product development, ie Sensory Evaluation trials, to interested companies.
Post-Harvest Technology Centre
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore
2 Perahu Road
Singapore 718915
Tel : (65) 6790 7973
Fax : (65) 6861 3196
Email: ava_phsc@ava.gov.sg
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