Hortifresh Nov__December 2012.indd - Hortfresh Journal

Technical SupportAnytime , AnywhereChrysal Africa'sTechnical Consultants are available year- round to support all Chrysal customers intheir post-harvest processes.The team has extensive combined experience in post-harvest processes, flower growing, soiland water analysis,water management and an excellent understanding of what it takes to be agrower in the region.Travelling around East Africa to growers and bouquet makers,the team provides: Private, personalised audits with progress tracking, On farm and off farm training,Experience support,Support for trials and R&D, Backup for trials and testing in Nairobi and Holland, Post-harvest water use management, Links to buyers and processors in Europe, the Americas, Australia and the Far East. Chrysal Africa's confidential audits cover post-harvest solution quality, hygiene, temperatureand humidity, packaging and handling.Audit reports score each section according to the performance at the audit using a traffic light system,and provide a progress tracker so growers can track how well they are performing.Chrysal Africa's technical team is intergrated with that of Chrysal International to bring you the mostup to date technical innovations and information from Australia and Japan through Europe to the Americas.EXAMPLE AUDIT TRACKERLAST AUDIT% THIS AUDIT% PROGRESS709052907565 662030229POSTHARVEST HYGIENE TEMPERATURE OVERALL-25Trials and tests can be undertaken in Chrysal Africa and Chrysal International in Holland;Further follow ups can be requested in each of the locations mentioned above.For any technical queries, support and information, the Chrysal Africa technical teamis available to visit your farm, check your processes,recommend improvements, provide internationalbackup networks and lend a hand when and where you need it the most.Contact us at: info@chrysal.co.ke, steve.mbogo@chrysal.co.ke,anniemarie.dolier@chrysal.co.ke