China cold storage solution provider
Bayberries (also known as waxberries or Chinese bayberries) are highly perishable. At room temperature, they spoil in 5–7 days. But with the right cold chain, you can keep them fresh, red, and market-ready for up to 60 days.
The secret? A controlled atmosphere (CA) cold room at 0–2°C, 90–95% humidity, with 5% O₂ and 6% CO₂.
But before investing, commercial growers and exporters ask:
✅ What’s the total cost?
✅ How many tons can it hold?
✅ Is it worth the investment?
📦 Storage Capacity: How Much Bayberry Can You Store?
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Typical Room Size | 100 m³ (e.g., 25m² × 4m height) |
| Packing Method | Ventilated plastic crates (10–12 kg each) |
| Stacking Density | 6 layers with airflow gaps |
| Estimated Capacity | 15 – 18 metric tons of fresh bayberries |
💡 This setup is ideal for fruit cooperatives, export packers, or premium orchard owners handling seasonal harvests in China, Vietnam, or Southeast Asia.
💰 Total Investment: What You Actually Pay
A fully installed, turnkey 100m³ controlled atmosphere (CA) cold room for bayberries—including insulation, refrigeration, gas control, humidity system, and monitoring—typically costs:
30,000– 35,000 USD
✅ Includes everything: CA gas mixing panel, O₂/CO₂ sensors, humidifiers, alarms, and commissioning.
Key System Specifications:
- Temperature: 0–2°C (±0.5°C stability)
- Humidity: 90–95% RH (with ultrasonic humidifiers)
- Atmosphere Control: 5% O₂ / 6% CO₂ via nitrogen generator or gas injection
- Insulation: 120mm PU panels (for tight temp/humidity control)
- Monitoring: Digital CA controller with real-time gas logging and SMS alerts
⚠️ Critical: Pre-cooling within 4 hours of harvest is mandatory—delays cause rapid decay.
🌍 Real-World Reference: Bayberry Exporter in Vietnam
Client: Premium orchard exporting to Singapore and Dubai
Challenge: Lost 30% of harvest to spoilage; couldn’t ship beyond 7 days
Solution:
- Built a 100m³ CA cold room with full atmosphere control
- Total investment: $ 33,500 USD
Results After One Season:
- Extended shelf life from 7 days → 55–60 days
- Maintained bright red color and firm texture
- Secured air-freight contracts with luxury fruit retailers
- Selling price increased by 2.1x (off-season premium)
- ROI achieved in 14 months
⚙️ Why CA Storage Is Essential for Bayberries
- High respiration rate → needs ultra-fast pre-cooling
- Thin skin → prone to bruising and mold without high humidity
- Seasonal glut → CA enables off-season sales at 2–3x price
- Export-ready → meets strict phytosanitary and freshness standards for Gulf & ASEAN markets