Testimonials
Food Processing
"We do regular air testing at Stonyfield Farm and the results in our microbiology lab show reduced
bacteria and yeast since installing AiroCide."
Jean Duval, Lab Director
Stonyfield Farm, Inc. – Londonderry, NH
Produce Distribution
“The [AiroCide PPT] trial field test showed a dramatic and rapid ethylene reduction, with a fringe
benefit of airborne microbial reduction.” Based on these test results, AiroCide PPT is now
standardized equipment for Del Monte Fresh avocado storage at all of its facilities.
Ross McKenney, Vice President of Quality Assurance
Del Monte Fresh Produce – Coral Gables, FL
“I’m happy with the differences between the product and the cleanliness of the rooms that use
AiroCide PPT versus the rooms that don’t. The color and overall appearance of the AiroCide
treated tomatoes are superior to tomatoes exposed to the typical airborne contaminants. The
surface mold has been drastically reduced compared to the non-AiroCide rooms.”
Patrick Engle, Operations Manager
Big Red Tomato Packers - Ft. Pierce, FL
5.25.07
“I am very happy with the decrease in mildew and the increase in quality assurance since
implementing the AiroCide PPT technology, we are going to begin outfitting the rest of our facility
with AiroCide units.”
Gary Feinman,
Sun City Produce Company - Pompano Beach, FL
"Since we installed the AiroCide PPT devices in our greenhouse tomato packing house, there has
been a dramatic decrease in mold. The technology is definitely working for us."
Kees Rodenburg, General Packhouse Mgr.
Eurofresh Farms
“Within a very short period of time the produce odor was absent from my very high temperature
(40o F) mixed produce cooler. The fact that the odor is gone means to me that AiroCide is
removing airborne bacteria and mold.”
Stephen Slipinschky
Foodshare, Inc.
"Uncompromising quality is what DiMare Fresh is all about -The AiroCide PPT system in our
cooler keeps the air incredibly clean and reduces mold. You can smell the difference."
Tom Bruno, Director of Operations
DiMare Fresh -Tampa, FL
"Since there are varying degrees of ripeness involved [in our coolers], the older produce previously
had a detrimental effect on the newer. The first thing I noticed after the AiroCide system was
installed was the reduction of odor and the improved shelf life. The shelf life extension is a real
improvement. The investment in this technology is well worth the results it produces."
Carlos Smith
Eagle Fresh Produce
"AiroCide PPT is saving me an estimated $3K to $4K a month in my 85,000 ft3 cooler. Last year in
the same cooler we had some shrink issues with peaches and stone fruit, but since we installed the
AiroCide units this year our spoilage is reduced"
Chris Ford, Distribution Leadership
Whole Foods Market - South Region
"This technology has reduced my shrink in the last year by 24% and paid for itself within the first
six (6) months! Our mushrooms are staying whiter longer; our leaf items are more supple and
moist. There also is not as much spotting on our melons and we haven't thrown out a strawberry
since we implemented the system."
Lee Pittman, President
Dixie Produce - Chattanooga, TN
“I have had AiroCide PPT in my distribution center for 6 weeks now and I know it's doing a good
job because I'm no longer hearing complaints from the buyers about the smell in these banana
coolers. I usually only hear from the store buyers when there is a problem and I haven't had any
complaints.”
Mac McMillian
Whole Foods Market - Vernon, CA
"We installed our AiroCide system after suffering damage from hurricane Wilma and in four
months, I haven't lost a single item to shrink, or deterioration. One unit was placed near my fresh
cut lettuces. In the past, we have lost some product because not only are greens highly perishable,
but also when they are cut even more oxidation occurs. Our berries have also shown an
improvement in shelf life.
In just these four months, I am already seeing my return on investment and I am very happy with
this system. In fact, I am even sharing the news with all my customers and suppliers."
Paul Graff
The Produce Connection - Miami, FL
“I noticed the difference in odor after the first day. My cooler smells fresh now and stays cleaner,
longer. I’m also looking forward to more efficient refrigeration due to cleaner coils and
evaporator.”
Gary Hollins
Produce Distribution Center - Jacksonville, FL
Supermarkets
"The AiroCide keeps our products fresher longer and decreases shrink. We also have no more
noticeable mold on cooler surfaces. I recommend it to any store."
"I save at least five (5) hours a week in cleaning time because of less mold in the coolers."
Produce Team Leaders
Whole Foods Market Providence, RI & Edgewater, NJ
"We had 54 cases of organic raspberries that were in the cooler for an extended amount of time
over the Thanksgiving holiday. I was AMAZED that every day the berries were fresh and still
viable. Out of the 54 cases, I did not lose one single berry to shrink!"
Produce Team Leader
Whole Foods Market - Atlanta, GA
"Since the AiroCide PPT system was installed, the cooler smells fresher and feels so much cleaner.
I no longer detect potato mold like I used to. Also, usually after a load of broccoli, water dripping
from the product collects on the floor and seems to be a catalyst for odor. Now when broccoli is
delivered, I don't smell the odor."
Anthony Stephens, Produce Team Leader
Whole Foods Market - Chicago, IL
"I think that AiroCide PPT has provided my produce cooler with a better environment, and I don't
have the standing odor that I previously did. I'm a satisfied customers."
Chris Loar, Produce Manager
Rouse Supermarkets
“I thought I was going crazy, there was such a difference in the quality of my produce. My oranges
and grapes were not displaying mildew like they used to. Then I learned it was our new AiroCide
PPT system that was doing the trick.”
Clarence Harry, Produce Manager
Rouses
Organic Produce & Groceries
"We have our AiroCide unit installed on our selling floor near the produce and I saved $50 in
shrink the first month of operation. I have also not had one employee out sick since installation.”
Joyce Tromblee, General Manager
BROOKINGS NATURAL FOODS COOP - Brookings OR
"Just a few days after we installed the AiroCide PPT system in the tomato room that ripe,
'tomatoey' smell that is caused by ethylene was gone"
Brian Easton, VP of Operations
ProOrganics - Burnaby, BC
"The fans in the tomato room (where AiroCide PPT is operating) were not even half as dirty or
moldy as the fans in the other rooms in the warehouse, which were pretty ugly. This saved time
and money on cleaning."
Mark Penner, Warehouse Manager
Pro Organics: A SunOpta Company - Burnaby, BC
"We are tremendously happy with the AiroCide PPT system we installed in our citrus cooler here at
New Harvest Organics, it has reduced our quality arrival issues by up to 98%! There has also been
a complete reduction of odor in that cooler and I am installing more units in the facility. I'm
confident this system will pay for itself within the first 6 or 7 months."
Gil Renteria, Operations Manager
New Harvest Organics -Nogales, AZ
"In less than three weeks of using AiroCide PPT the odor in our cooler that comes from mold and
spoilage was gone. We're very happy with our AiroCide system."
Chris Jacobs, Produce Manager
Oryana Natural Food Market-Traverse City, MI
"I'm glad to have the protection of AiroCide PPT in my produce cooler. The coolers are also much
easier to clean now with less surface mold build-up."
Blair, Store Manager
Third Street Market - Whitefish, MT
Wineries
"I am very happy with my AiroCide system. The smell in my barrel storage has vanished and I've
noticed less surface mold. I am looking forward to using this technology in my home as well."
Charles Gendrot, Winemaker
Kluge Estate Winery - Charlottesville, VA
"The AiroCide technology is an excellent piece of protection against airborne contamination in any
wine production or storage facility."
Andrew Schweiger, Winemaker
Schweiger Vineyards - St. Helena, CA
"We are very happy with the AiroCide technology"
Cameron Perry, Associate Winemaker
Chateau Montelena - Calistoga, CA
"We noticed a dramatic drop in moldy odor in the wine caves after just 2 days of running the
AiroCide PPT systems"
Andy Erickson, Winemaker
Hartwell Vineyards - Napa, CA
Floral
"AiroCide PPT extends the vase life of our flowers dramatically. Airborne mold/fungi was reduced
to zero in a study in our Ecuador propagation laboratory."
Peter Ullrich, Chairman
Esmeralda Farms
“I've never seen as dramatic a turnaround as in our Allentown floral distribution center. This
facility was experiencing severe environmental problems before AiroCide PPT was installed. The
difference in the quality and shelf-life extension is remarkable. I am very happy with the
performance of AiroCide.”
Paul Zieger, Owner
Zieger & Sons, Inc.
"AiroCide PPT significantly increased the quality and lasting characteristics of Rio Roses. The
AiroCide process is an affordable way to add consumer value to Rio Roses.
Nick Trujillo, CEO
Equiflor Corporation
"Roses that I set aside for observation (half protected with AiroCide PPT and the other half in a
control cooler) lasted 18 days longer than I would normally keep them. The control flowers did not
have anywhere near the same useful life."
Stanley Fitts, CEO
Reeves Floral Products, Inc. - Woodstock, GA
"The AiroCide PPT system has made a tremendous improvement in the quality of my flowers. I no
longer have mold issues and am confident that my customers are getting flowers that will stay
fresher, longer. I recommend any floral professional looking for new ways to ensure top-quality
products try the AiroCide PPT."
Dave Euston, Branch Manager
Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. -Erie, PA
"AiroCide is a tool of considerable help in the preservation of our product due to its great efficiency
eliminating pathogens inherent to post-harvest. We evidenced this by cultivating air samples in our
laboratory. The air samples were taken from the coolers where we store our rose stems. The results
showed various types of pathogen fungi BEFORE the implementation of AiroCide. Three days
after we installed AiroCide, the air samples were totally aseptic."
Gonzalo Luzuriaga
BellaRosa
"Botrytis control is about 30% [with the AiroCide]. The perception of odors inside our cooler is
completely purified. The ozone emissions, which we used before AiroCide, caused fatigue to our
employees. Now, with AiroCide, the efficiency of our workers is higher. "
Roberto Nevado
Nevado Ecuador
Transportation
“For your info- we had a fairly good season with the sea borne AiroCide units, we liked them well
enough that the 8 we installed are being dismantled to be reinstalled on different vessels for 2007.”
Richard Yudin
Fyffe’s