CATsystem®, The First Automated Control System for Postharvest Treatments

CATsystem®, developed starting in 2017, is the world’s first automated control system for postharvest fungicide treatments. It enables the precise maintenance of fungicide, disinfectant, and food additive concentrations in postharvest treatment solutions, within a specific range of values.

In postharvest processing, insufficient fungicide concentration can lead to rot, while excessive amounts may exceed legally mandated Maximum Residue Limits or stricter limits set by distributors. With CATsystem®, fungicide levels are kept consistent, thanks to real-time analysis and adjustments in the treatment solution, optimizing decay control. Additionally, the system helps prevent resistance development—especially critical when only one active ingredient is used.

There’s no comparable system on the market. CATsystem® is thus a disruptive innovation in the field of postharvest treatments, positioning Citrosol as a global leader in postharvest technology.

Objectives

Citrosol’s goals with CATsystem® encompass multiple areas: leading innovation and development in postharvest care; enabling real-time automation and control over treatments; detecting dosing issues or operator errors; elevating decay control standards; reducing waste and claims, translating to economic savings for clients; implementing resistance control when only one active ingredient is used; and, perhaps most importantly, providing peace of mind to clients.