Question 1

What are the filters made of?

Accepted Answer

Freshinis all natural humidity control filters for cold storage are food grade minerals, plant and botanical by-products that are non-toxic, totally safe, CODEX Food Grade - approved by FDA, USDA and Department of Defense. Our blends are even safe to eat.

Filter blends are contained in a compostable Kraft material or a breathable DuPont, food grade Tyvek pouch.

Question 2

What are the benefits of using these filters?

Accepted Answer

FILTERS FOR SHIPPING BOXES:
- Protects cut flowers against Botrytis.
- Absorbs ethylene.
- Stops excessive condensation.
- Maintains correct relative humidity.
- Allows boxed flowers to stay in cold storage for up to 11 days.
- Can reduce damage and premature spoilage of flowers by 15 - 30%.
- Environmentally-safe technology, non-toxic, CODEX (Food Grade) rated formula.
- Made of food grade minerals and botanical by-products and are even safe to eat.
- Kraft packaging materials, natural, environmentally-friendly and biodegradable and complies with MIL-D-3464E Standard.
- Patented technology.
- Made in America.
- Can be disposed of in regular garbage or composting material.

FILTERS FOR REFRIGERATORS:
- Extends cut flower life up to 2 times longer.
- Dramatically lowers temperatures of refrigerators.
- Reduces ethylene gases, acetic acid, and other harmful contaminants.
- Eliminates dramatic fluctuations in temperatures that promote bacteria growth.
- Allows cold storage equipment to work more efficiently.
- Prevents moisture and condensation buildup on the glass panels of the doors.
- Satisfies and exceeds HACCP and FDA requirements for safe food storage.
- Meet OSHA requirements for clean dry floors by reducing excess condensation.
- Decrease maintenance and service costs of cold storage equipment.
- Reduces energy usage, and premature rusting caused by acetic acid.

Question 3

How long do the filters for the refrigerator last?

Accepted Answer

Each filter lasts up to 90 days.

Question 4

How much will the filters lower freezer temperatures by?

Accepted Answer

Normally we see 2 to 5 degrees °F drop in reach-ins and walk-in coolers.

While freezers can drop between 5 to 15-degree °F depending on the set-point on the thermostat.

Note, drier air is easier to cool than heavy damp moisture laden air.

Question 5

How does this product protect profit margins?

Accepted Answer

Our filters for placing inside flower shipping boxes protect flowers during shipping and in prolonged cold storage holding: 
- Flowers can be damaged during shipping reducing the value of the inventory by as much as 30%. 
- If the inventory needs to remain in cold storage due to market variables, the flowers can remain fresh for up to 3 times longer.
- The filters will provide superior flower freshness and provide the distributors and retailers with time on their hands before their flowers spoil.

Our humidity control filters for cold storage pay for themselves and put money back in your pocket by: 
- Reducing compressor run times and improve recovery times when product has been loaded into cold storage. 
- Energy costs in freezers and coolers can be reduced from 8 to 39 percent.
- Lowers shrink and waste.
- Prolonging shelf life on a variety of products up to 2 extra weeks.

Frequently asked questions

What are the filters made of?

What are the benefits of using these filters?

How long do the filters for the refrigerator last?

How much will the filters lower freezer temperatures by?

How does this product protect profit margins?