Product Manager
THE MICRO REEFER
The Micro Reefer is a produce transport system built around modified atmosphere storage.
Massive amounts of useful goods are routinely lost to damage and contamination in transit, creating risk for the global food supply. Using
existing transportation and food storage standards, the Micro Reefer extends the cold chain, reduces touchpoints, and minimizes contamination risk. This system creates an unbroken MA chain from field to kitchen.
Modified atmospheric storage replaces ambient air with temperature-controlled mixes of nitrogen and other inert gasses. These gasses can accelerate or decerate ripening, kill bacteria, or even modify flavor.
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The Micro Reefer system is about consistency and control. The proprietary pallets use standard dimensions, while integrating a protected compressed gas cannister for modified atmospheres.
The Pallet delivers gas to the Case through valves in the feet of the case. The Case delivers gas to the Tray trough similar valves on the front of the Tray. The Tray delivers the desired volume of gas to each individually addressable Cambro, through a valve in the lid.
