Postharvest Intervention: Improving Lettuce Quality through Practical Precooling Intervention
Bali, March 31, 2026 – As part of ongoing efforts to enhance postharvest handling and meet industry standards, the Ag4Tourism initiative under ACIAR in collaboration with Udayana University has successfully implemented a practical precooling intervention for lettuce across selected sites in Bali. The activity, conducted from March 24 to March 31, 2026, focused on improving the quality and shelf life of lettuce to better align with the requirements of the HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, Café) sector. The intervention began at the farm level, where freshly harvested lettuce was carefully handled and packed into crates to minimize physical damage. The produce was then transported to a packinghouse for further processing, including washing and sanitation using chlorinated water (Veg K12) with a controlled dosage to ensure effective microbial reduction. Following sorting and weighing, the lettuce was packed in plastic liners and placed into Styrofoam boxes filled with ice to facilitate rapid precooling. This… Read More »Postharvest Intervention: Improving Lettuce Quality through Practical Precooling Intervention
