The pomegranate capital of Iran needs to double the cold storage space for pomegranate storage

Published Oct 21, 2024

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Saveh, the agricultural hub of the central province, has a capacity of over 80,000 tons in its cold storage facilities for agricultural products, with a significant portion allocated to pomegranates. Despite ongoing investments, the capacity is deemed insufficient due to the high volume of agricultural products, particularly pomegranates. Some farmers prefer to store pomegranates in traditional warehouses due to lower costs, but storing in cold storage helps maintain product quality and extend shelf life. Increasing cold storage capacity could prevent economic loss and reduce product spoilage, with pomegranates requiring ideal storage conditions to maintain quality and prevent pest activity. There is currently demand for more cold storage space to meet the needs of pomegranate producers.

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In an interview with Isna, Mahmoudreza Khalili said about the capacity of cold storage facilities for agricultural products in Saveh as the agricultural hub of the central province: over 70 types of agricultural and horticultural products are produced in this city, and despite the good investment in the construction of cold storage facilities for agricultural products It has been implemented, but the capacity of the cold stores is not enough due to the high volume of agricultural products. He said: About four years ago, the capacity of the cold storage facilities for agricultural products in Saveh city was about 30,000 tons, while with new investments, this capacity has increased to more than 80,000 tons. He further mentioned the periodical production of agricultural products and transfer to the cold storage and said: Pomegranate is the flagship product of Saveh city and its harvesting usually starts at the end of October and is gradually transferred to the cold storage and ...

Source: Isna