Last year he did export , and used thermal treatment, but had quality problems when they arrived. this was caused by having fruit that were not at the same stage of ripeness, and not sorted by size properly. in other words some fruit got over cooked. or had some internal problems. last years drought, and the fact it was the 1st harvest. meant the fruits were not ripening at the same stage. he had not pruned previously, I noticed many trees with fruit and flowers simultaneously. I think he will get everything in sync by next year.
For US market he told me they will be using radiation,
but for Canada , no treatment is needed. as for irradiation, he told me about some special requirements and permits from the USDA, and he did get the permits. next time I talk with him, I'll ask what particular markets they will be heading to.
meanwhile, all fruit that is ripening now, is going to waste. ( except what he consumes and gives to friends ) his associates do not want to sell anything locally. he is trying to convince them to at least donate the fruit.
Our mango festival will be in a couple weeks, I will pay him another visit, get some pictures or video of the farm.
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