Value for the business
- ✓ Reduce in-transit fruit loss
- ✓ Extend selling window and market reach
- ✓ Use a simple dip or spray application
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Maejo University · Postharvest & shelf life · TRL 7
Thai-herb edible coating for export mango and durian
Slow moisture loss and ripening to reduce waste during premium-fruit logistics.
Readiness evidence
- ✓ Packhouse trial completed on Nam Dok Mai mango
- ✓ Average moisture loss reduced by 18% versus control
- ✓ Mixing and coating SOP available
Included in the pilot package
- 1Map postharvest workflow
- 2Test three formula/application conditions
- 3Simulate logistics
- 4Calculate per-kilogram cost and ROI
What the business needs to provide
- → Select target fruit and logistics route
- → Packhouse trial area
- → QC owner and historical loss data
Gaps and risks
- ! Each variety and season requires validation
- ! Destination-market requirements may differ
Commercial information
- Target product
- Ready-to-use fruit coating for packhouses and exporters
- Rights and transfer model
- Non-exclusive license with application training
- IP status
- Patent application filed
- Estimated pilot budget
- ฿320,000–480,000
- Target market window
- Market-ready in 6–9 months
Funding alignment
NIAFruit-loss innovation and market expansion
Reduces value-chain loss with a defined end user
Strong alignmentสวก. (ARDA)Postharvest technology and high-value agriculture
Measures shelf life, loss reduction and grower income
Strong alignmentA preliminary fit indicator, not a guarantee of eligibility or funding approval.
12-month launch checklist
- 1Choose packhouse and export route
- 2Set loss baseline
- 3Complete three trial lots
- 4Verify coating regulations
- 5Secure commercial trial agreement