The general objective in GreenCHAINge Work package 1, is to develop a more generic quality control system for the AH supply chain that will improve the assurances for consistent quality. One of the subprojects is the study of mangoes, being one of the exotic products delivered to Albert Heijn and serving as a model for other exotic products with the AH fresh food logistics. Mangoes produced in Brazil are transported in reefer containers to the Netherlands.

The general objective in GreenCHAINge Vegetables & Fruits workpackage 2 (GreenCHAINge) is to obtain high quality and uniform melons and papayas on the shelf. This report focuses on the papayas, being one of the exotic products for the breeding company East-West Seed and enabling wholesaler Frankort & Koning to increase their market share of papayas in Europe. To obtain high quality and uniform papayas on the shelf in supermarkets, it is essential to transport papayas at optimal conditions.

The general objective in GreenCHAINge Fruit & Vegetables Work package 2 (GreenCHAINge) is to obtain high quality and uniform melons and papaya’s on the shelf. This report focuses on the melons, being one of the exotic products for the breeding company East West Seed and the wholesaler Frankort & Koning. To obtain high quality and uniform melons on the shelf in supermarkets, it is essential to: - Store melons at optimal conditions; - Harvest melons at an optimal maturity stage.