From The Hindu Archives, February 5, 1926: Preserving tropical fruits

RUGBY, Feb. 4: Laboratory experiments conducted by Professor Thompson of Liverpool University are stated to have resulted in the discovery of a new method of fruit storage whereby it will be possible to import tropical fruits into England without deterioration in quality. It is claimed that the new method may ultimately supersede the cold storage and Daily Mail states that fruit importers are instituting further tests to be made on commercial basis. Mr. Thompson says the basis of the new method is the production, while in store, of natural atmospheric conditions to which the fruit is accustomed. By a simple apparatus temperature and humidity of air are constantly maintained and fruit in these conditions becomes dormant. He stated that the adaption of ships’ holds to suit the new method of storage will present no difficulty.