DECCO, worldwide specialist in solutions for the protection of fruits and vegetables in postharvest, adds to its extensive catalogue of solutions the registration of azoxystrobin in Spain, DECCO Zox, in citrus in postharvest, being the first and only registration in Europe. This achievement not only reinforces its commitment to innovation, but also opens up new opportunities to extend the shelf life of citrus and reduce food losses, promoting more sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.

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Manish Sirohi Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of DECCO WW
LONDON, May 1, 2024: UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) ("UPL"), and DECCO WW, part of the UPL Group of companies, responsible for developing and distributing its portfolio of post-harvest solutions, today announce the appointment of Manish Sirohi as the Chief Executive Officer of DECCO WW.
01 May 2024
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Do you know about the sooty mold problem of citrus?
Optimizing the citrus quality during postharvest: The importance of DECCO Sol Max
In the agricultural industry, and specifically citrus production, maintaining the quality of the products is essential. However, fresh products are exposed to exogenous threats both in the field and at the warehouse level. In recent seasons, we are witnessing a growing persistence over time and a greater incidence of sooty mold, a superficial fungus that can weaken the resistance of citrus fruits and negatively affect their appearance and commercial value.
09 Feb 2024
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Optimizing Potato Storage: Strategies and Solutions for Effective Sprout Control
With another growing season in the books, potato harvest is dawning for producers around North America. With this comes the excitement of finally seeing what is under those hills and reaping the benefits from the growing seasons hard work. Among the excitement and relief of getting the crop out of the ground, growers must shift their efforts into early storage management to ensure the crop remains sound.
09 Aug 2023
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DECCO presented its sustainable solutions in postharvest protection at Fruit Logistica
Valencia - Spain (15 February 2023) - DECCO, global leader in postharvest protection of fruit and vegetables, participated in Fruit Logistica to showcase its state-of-the-art products and services to protect the fresh produce. DECCO presented its extended catalogue in conjunction with UPL to strengthen the mission to reduce food loss and waste.
15 Feb 2023
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UPL’S Postharvest solutions subsidiary, DECCO Postharvest, acquires Telesense to strengthen offering to combat food waste
London, UK, 16 September 2022 – UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) (‘UPL’) a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, today announced that its post-harvest business, DECCO, through a subsidiary has acquired the business of TeleSense, the world’s leading provider of remote monitoring solutions for crop storage and transportation, to advance its mission to reduce food waste and support food supply chain sustainability.
16 Sep 2022
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Mr. Jai Shroff attends The World Economic (WEF) Forum, Davos
Mr. Jai Shroff attends The World Economic (WEF) Forum, Davos
26 Nov 2020
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Technical clinics in Decco Wenatchee
Very successful days of US apple customers and prospects interactions in northwest region. Two technical clinics gathered close to 100 attendees. Then we just concluded with open house of Wenatchee technical center (lab, aerosol warehouse…) launched in 2017.
19 Oct 2020
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Exporting high quality apples with Decco
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, this popular belief shows the cultural significance of apple consumption. This fruit is grown all over the world, thanks to development in logistics, new varieties and improvements in postharvest handling techniques consumers can enjoy a year round supply of apples. The top producers are the US and China, followed by Europe.
15 Oct 2020
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DECCO announces the acquisition of IngeAgro, SA (CHILE) and its FULLCOVER ® Ultra-Low Volume Electrostatic Application Technology expanding its postharvest business footprint into new crop markets.
IngeAgro’s patented FULLCOVER electrostatic technology is widely used throughout Latin America with 400-units already operating in Blueberry, Table Grape and Avocado packinghouses. Under an earlier distribution agreement, DECCO also expanded FULLCOVER technology into other market segments including Citrus, Melons, Tomatoes and Tropical Fruit such as Papaya and Bananas.
14 Sep 2020
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Technological revolution in postharvest
In order to optimize the application of postharvest treatments, Decco has developed Fullcover. This equipment uses an ultra-low volume applicator with the generation of electrostatic charges, greatly reducing the need of water and ensuring a homogeneous fruit coating. If you want to know more, please join us in Colombia on 26 june at the Hilton Hotel.
26 Jun 2020
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WHAT IS POST HARVEST?
Post harvest for fresh fruit, vegetables and root crops is a science created with the aim of:
- Reducing the level of weight loss after harvesting fruits and vegetables.
- Maintaining fruit and vegetable quality for the final consumer
10 Feb 2020
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OVERVIEW GLOBAL MANDARIN MARKET
Mandarins have their origin in southern Asia, probably in China or the Philippines, the first mandarins reached Europe in 1805, while their extensive production began in 1850 in Italy and Spain.
20 Jan 2020
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Decco is consolidated in the postharvest market in Brazil
Decco inaugurated a new factory in Brazil on October 27. The ceremony, held in Ituverava, was attended by the mayor of the town as well as other government officials and several representatives of local universities. The new facilities are the only ones in the country capable of emulsifying polyethylene and shellac waxes in compliance with both domestic and export market legislation. Likewise, the new factory will be capable of supplying the Mercosur markets.
27 Oct 2018
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UPTC’s 2018 International PostHarvest Course
Once again, now in its twelfth consecutive year, UPTC’s postharvest course has just concluded. This international training event run by Dr. Francisco Artés Hernández for professionals in the sector is sponsored by DECCO.
20 Oct 2018
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Decco WorldWide made a great impact at Fruit Logistica 2018
Decco Worldwide is delighted with its presence at Fruit Logistica Berlin fair this year. It showed three new products that provoked great interest among the attendees.
20 Jun 2018
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A Breed of its Own
Strategic overseas acquisitions
and diversified revenue make
UPL the best bet in the
agrochem space
Jash Kriplani
02 Feb 2018
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UPL wants Nagpur Oranges to reach everyone, not only in India, but also across the World
UPL wants Nagpur Oranges to reach everyone, not only in India, but also across the World
16 Dec 2017
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Darnon Kiselstein SafePack-Decco ISR General Manager official retirement
Arnon Kiselstein officially retires at the end of November after 44 years with Safepack, Decco Israel operation started in the late '40's and incorporated in 1960.
25 Oct 2017
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Presentation made at the “Citrus sustainability meeting 2011”, by Enrique Gómez, Decco Technical Director
Presentation made at the “Citrus sustainability meeting 2011”, by Enrique Gómez, Decco Technical Director
17 Oct 2017
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Solution for high temperatures in fruit trees
High temperatures are a growing problem that over the years has led to look for all kinds of solutions, which has really taken a greater constancy, due to that every time the temperature plays a more important role in the final quality and in the condition of the products that are coming to the market.
10 Oct 2017
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Decco India Team in Farmer’s Fair organized by the Punjab Agriculture University
DECCO India Team participated for the 1st time in one of the prestigious Farmer’s Fair organized by the Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana held on the 22nd and 23rd of September. This university ranks among the top 5 universities of Asia.
23 Sep 2017
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Congratulations to Enrique Gómez Hernández
From Decco we would like to congratulate our colleague Enrique Gómez Hernández, recently
appointed as a professor in a Permanent Training action at the Polythecnic University of
Valencia, where he will teach Citrus and Other Crop Postharvest Technology lessons from
Valencian Community.
16 Aug 2017
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GLOBAL AVOCADO MARKET
Avocado probably has its origins in the Tehuacan Valley, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. It is a fruit broadly cultivated in Central and South America.
22 Oct 2016
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New corporate video for Anning Decco
New corporate video for Anning Decco
29 Mar 2016
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Decco Ibérica launches its corporate video
Decco Ibérica launches its corporate video
15 Apr 2015
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Decco WorldWide leads the way in Postharvest
Decco Worldwide, the postharvest division of the agrochemical multinational UPL, has just completed its World Wide Meeting 2015 in Antalya, Turkey, where it gathered its management team from the Group’s 13 entities.
18 Mar 2015
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Decco will be at Fruit Logistica 2012
Decco World Wide will be present for another year in the celebration of Fruit Logistics 2012 from February 8 to 10, where as in previous years We expect a large number of visits to our stand, which will be located at Hall 10.2 Stand A-01.
08 Feb 2012
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Decco Decco en MacFrut 2010 in Cesena (Italy)
At MACFRUT 2010, DECCO Italia presented the DECCONATUR line to its customers. The focus of this presentation was the new product called POTATO FRESH a new formula based on grade seed oil.
15 Nov 2011
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Decco present at Interpoma 2010 in Bolzano (Italy)
DECCO PRESENT AT INTERPOMA 2010 IN BOLZANO (ITALY)
06 Nov 2011
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Decco Ibérica returns to Fruit Attraction
Decco Ibérica SAU was present for the second consecutive year in FRUIT-ATTRACTION2011 which took place at Trade Fair Juan Carlos I in Madrid from 19th to 21st of October.This exhibition for the fruit and vegetable industry was well attended and it was a great success as in previous years.
21 Oct 2011
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Article about DECCO in the "Special Trade Spain", published by Eurofruit Magazine
Article about DECCO in the "Special Trade Spain", published by Eurofruit Magazine
21 Oct 2011
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Decco showcased at Macfrut 2011, Cesena (Italy)
As for past several years this year, again Decco has confirmed its presence at MACFRUT event. During the 2011 edition, from 5-7 October in Cesena, Decco has presented to the customers the complete line of coatings.
07 Oct 2011
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Decco's message to all packers exporting to the European Union
All DECCO fruit and vegetable coatings contain food grade ingredients cited in the US Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21 (Food and Drug Administration “FDA”).
28 Jun 2011
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Freshel calls Europeans commission to urge German authorities to withdraw recommendations not to eat specific vegetable categories
FRESHFEL CALLS EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO URGE GERMAN AUTHORITIES TO WITHDRAW RECOMMENDATIONS NOT TO EAT SPECIFIC VEGETABLE CATEGORIES
09 Jun 2011
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A supply chain of fresh products dedicated to the service of the consumer "From the field to the table"
To properly understand and value the price of fresh fruit and vegetables, consumers must be aware that the step "from the field to the table" is not as simple as it seems at first.
23 May 2011
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India’s only international fresh produce event, organized at New Delhi
India's only international fresh produce event,
organized at New Delhi, India, on 2-4 March 2011
02 Mar 2011
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DECCO WorldWide in FRUITLOGISTICA Berlin 2011
DECCO WorldWide was present at the recent FLBerlin 2011 exhibition at its new location in MesseBerlin Hall 10.2
01 Mar 2011
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Freshfel launches major communication campaign on fresh fruit and vegetables image and value
FRESHFEL LAUNCHES ENJOYFRESH.EU-A UNIQUE EUROPEAN SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
25 Feb 2011
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Decco at Fruitlogistica Berlin
The DECCO group participates once again in the next edition of FRUIT LOGISTICA 2011. The company arrives in BERLIN after a year of strong international growth.
11 Feb 2011
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Freshfel launches a communication campaign on the image and value of fresh fruit and vegetables
Freshfel launches a communication campaign on the image and value of fresh fruit and vegetables
27 Jan 2011
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9th international congress of peruvian mango
9th international congress of peruvian mango
05 Nov 2010
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Decco presente en Fruit Attraction 2010 (Madrid)
Decco presente en Fruit Attraction 2010 (Madrid)
22 Oct 2010
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Supplementary reply on the presence of morpholine and other amines on fruits
Supplementary reply on the presence of morpholine and other amines on fruits
22 Oct 2010
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Decco and Fruittrade Chile 2010
FRUITTRADE is the main business conference in South America, since Chile is the Main Producer in the Fruit and Vegetable Field of the Southern Hemisphere.
09 Jun 2010
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Decco postharvest wolrdwide
With manufacturing and research facilities in USA,
Spain, Italy, France, Israel,
South Africa, China and
India, DECCO is constantly improving
its service with new formulations, products and equipment. Long established
in the Northern Hemisphere, DECCO
is now actively immersed in an ambitious growth project in the Southern
Hemisphere.
10 May 2010
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Freshfel Europe Activity Report_2009-2010
Freshfel_Europe_Activity_Report_2009-2010
10 Apr 2010
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Apples in the world
"There is no other area in the world that houses so much know-how about the apple"
09 Mar 2010
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Decco debuts new citrus system
Decco debuts new citrus system Citrus postharvest specialist Decco has launched a new product, SRC Decco, which it says will help hard-pressed growers in the fresh produce business to save money
03 Mar 2010
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Freshfel-SHAFFE Citrus Meeting Minutes
MINUTES FOR FRESHFEL/SHAFFE CITRUS MEETING OF 2
nd FEBRUARY 2010
02 Mar 2010
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Mexico building export image
The Mexican lime industry is garnering a solid reputation as a quality and consistent supplier as the nation continues to step up its efforts to meet the most demanding market requirements. And with a growing focus on social and environmental sustainability, Mexico is now shaping up as a significant force to reckon with in the future.
25 Feb 2010
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Argentina – new season proves complicated.pdf
Argentinean topfruit exporters are looking forward to success at home and across Latin America this season as an overhang of local stocks curbs import demand in Europe
22 Feb 2010
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Charting Chile’s progress
Chile's fresh produce export volumes saw major increases between 1997 and 2007, as the following tables for apples, grapes and kiwifruit illustrate.
20 Feb 2010
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Chile – export evolution
Chile is one of the major success stories to emerge within the global fruit sector over the last 25 years. Nowadays, however, the South American country's success is almost taken for granted, meaning it is possible to miss the ongoing evolution of Chile's fruit industry in both terms of its production and exports.
15 Feb 2010
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Chile – Moving with the times
Chile may well be a small and still developing nation but it ranks as the eighth most attractive country with which to do business and the most competitive in Latin America.
10 Feb 2010
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