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The first name in postharvest protection 
The idea of postharvest protection products began with DECCO in the early 1930’s.
At the time, the company was a division of Wallace & Tiernan, whose innovation in chlorinated water systems made drinking water safe for tens of millions of people 
Researchers experimenting with nitrogen trichloride – a byproduct of another Wallace & Tiernan manufacturing process – discovered that the compound killed mold spores and bacteria on citrus fruit, prolonging shelf life. And a new industry was born. 
DECCO Post-Harvest, Inc. soon began marketing a full line of washes and waxes for fruits and vegetables.

1930s

1932
1932s

The first name in postharvest protection
The idea of postharvest protection products began with DECCO in the early 1930’s.
At the time, the company was a division of Wallace & Tiernan, whose innovation in chlorinated water systems made drinking water safe for tens of millions of people
Researchers experimenting with nitrogen trichloride – a byproduct of another Wallace & Tiernan manufacturing process – discovered that the compound killed mold spores and bacteria on citrus fruit, prolonging shelf life. And a new industry was born.
DECCO Post-Harvest, Inc. soon began marketing a full line of washes and waxes for fruits and vegetables.

1950s

1950
1950s

During the 1950’s DECCO Post-Harvest, Inc. also manufactured a complete line of produce handling equipment: conveyors, baggers, sorters, and graders. Although we no longer manufacture equipment, this legacy has given us a unique understanding of processing, so that DECCO products meet the demands of today’s equipment and applications.

Today

Today
2017s

Today, research is still one of the great strengths that drives DECCO US Post-Harvest, Inc. forward. We’re working on advanced formulations, and new ideas to help growers and packers get the most value, longest life, and the best return on investment for their fresh fruits and vegetables

Contact us

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history

1930s

1932
1932s

The first name in postharvest protection
The idea of postharvest protection products began with DECCO in the early 1930’s.
At the time, the company was a division of Wallace & Tiernan, whose innovation in chlorinated water systems made drinking water safe for tens of millions of people
Researchers experimenting with nitrogen trichloride – a byproduct of another Wallace & Tiernan manufacturing process – discovered that the compound killed mold spores and bacteria on citrus fruit, prolonging shelf life. And a new industry was born.
DECCO Post-Harvest, Inc. soon began marketing a full line of washes and waxes for fruits and vegetables.

1950s

1950
1950s

During the 1950’s DECCO Post-Harvest, Inc. also manufactured a complete line of produce handling equipment: conveyors, baggers, sorters, and graders. Although we no longer manufacture equipment, this legacy has given us a unique understanding of processing, so that DECCO products meet the demands of today’s equipment and applications.

Today

Today
2017s

Today, research is still one of the great strengths that drives DECCO US Post-Harvest, Inc. forward. We’re working on advanced formulations, and new ideas to help growers and packers get the most value, longest life, and the best return on investment for their fresh fruits and vegetables

Contact us

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history