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NL2017950B1
NL2017950B1 NL2017950A NL2017950A NL2017950B1 NL 2017950 B1 NL2017950 B1 NL 2017950B1 NL 2017950 A NL2017950 A NL 2017950A NL 2017950 A NL2017950 A NL 2017950A NL 2017950 B1 NL2017950 B1 NL 2017950B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01N—PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF; BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES; PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
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    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47G7/00—Flower holders or the like
    • A47G7/02—Devices for supporting flower-pots or cut flowers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for treating roses, comprising the steps of: A. Harvesting the roses; B. Cooling down the roses; C. Packing the roses; D. Transporting the roses; wherein the roses are kept dry during steps A-D, that is, not put in water.

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Θ 2017950 (21) Aanvraagnummer: 2017950 © Aanvraag ingediend: 07/12/2016Θ 2017950 (21) Application number: 2017950 © Application submitted: 07/12/2016

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(Tl) Aanvraag ingeschreven: (Tl) Application registered: (73) Octrooihouder(s): (73) Patent holder (s): 19/06/2018 19/06/2018 Coöperatie Royal FloraHolland U.A. Royal FloraHolland U.A. Cooperative te Aalsmeer. in Aalsmeer. (43) Aanvraag gepubliceerd: (43) Application published: (72) Uitvinder(s): (72) Inventor (s): (Tt) Octrooi verleend: (TT) Patent granted: Christoffel Adrianus Maria van der Meer Christoffel Adrianus Maria van der Meer 19/06/2018 19/06/2018 te Houten. in Houten. (45) Octrooischrift uitgegeven: (45) Patent issued: 20/06/2018 20/06/2018 (74) Gemachtigde: (74) Agent: ir. H.Th. van den Heuvel c.s. ir. H.Th. van den Heuvel et al. te 's-Hertogenbosch. in 's-Hertogenbosch.

© Method for handling roses (57) The present invention relates to a method for treating roses, comprising the steps of:© Method for handling roses (57) The present invention relates to a method for treating roses, including the steps of:

A. Harvesting the roses;A. Harvesting the roses;

B. Cooling down the roses;B. Cooling down the roses;

C. Packing the roses;C. Packing the roses;

D. Transporting the roses;D. Transporting the roses;

wherein the roses are kept dry during steps A-D, that is, not put in water.Roses are kept dry during steps A-D, that is, not put in water.

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Dit octrooi is verleend ongeacht het bijgevoegde resultaat van het onderzoek naar de stand van de techniek en schriftelijke opinie. Het octrooischrift komt overeen met de oorspronkelijk ingediende stukken.This patent has been granted regardless of the attached result of the research into the state of the art and written opinion. The patent corresponds to the documents originally submitted.

Method for handling rosesMethod for handling roses

The present invention relates to a method for treating roses, in particular for treating roses prior to and during their transport.The present invention relates to a method for treating roses, in particular for treating roses prior to and during their transport.

Roses for the European market, and in particular for auctions and distribution in the Netherlands, are nowadays often produced in Kenya or Ethiopia, and shipped to the Netherlands afterwards. The process usually comprises the steps of growing the roses, and after harvesting, sorting them based on quality and stem length. During this process, the roses are put in water and cooled down in a cold store. Then, they are packed in bunches of for instance ten pieces, which are then put in boxes and shipped to an airport and sent further from there on. Once arrived at their destination airport, they are very often put in water again and transported to the auction or to a merchant for further resale.Roses for the European market, and in particular for auctions and distribution in the Netherlands, are nowadays often produced in Kenya or Ethiopia, and shipped to the Netherlands afterwards. The process usually comprises the steps of growing the roses, and after harvesting, sorting them based on quality and voice length. During this process, the roses are put in water and cooled down in a cold store. Then, they are packed in bunches or for instance ten pieces, which are then put in boxes and shipped to an airport and sent further from there on. Once arrived at their destination airport, they are very often put in water again and transported to the auction or to a merchant for further resale.

During this handling process, the flowers are kept in water for many hours, which may count up to even twenty. Although it is a common perception that water is the best, if not the only way, to keep flowers in, it is an insight of the present invention, that this water has several disadvantages.During this handling process, the flowers are kept in water for many hours, which may count up to even twenty. Although it is a common perception that water is the best, if not the only way, to keep flowers in, it is an insight of the present invention, that this water has several disadvantages.

First of all, the availability of water may not be straightforward in all situations. In Kenya or Ethiopia for instance, water may be a scarce good. Furthermore, the water inevitably leads to the further growth of the roses, and in particular their petals become more fragile once they absorb more water. This occurs already after putting the roses on water for more than 2 hours. Additionally, water in Kenia and Ethiopia does not meet the European standards and is a source of bacteria, and may have an impact on the flowers health or vase life or consumer value, by jamming or clogging their vessels.First of all, the availability of water may not be straightforward in all situations. In Kenya or Ethiopia for instance, water may be a scarce good. Furthermore, the water inevitably leads to the further growth of the roses, and in particular their petals become more fragile once they absorb more water. This occurs already after putting the roses on water for more than 2 hours. Additionally, water in Kenya and Ethiopia does not meet European standards and is a source of bacteria, and may have an impact on the flowers health or vase life or consumer value, by jamming or clogging their vessels.

It is a goal of the present invention, to provide a method for handling roses, that takes away the disadvantages of the prior art. The invention thereto proposes a method for treating roses, comprising the steps of, (A) harvesting the roses, (B) cooling down the roses, (C) packing the roses and (D) transporting the roses, wherein contrary to the common believe and use, the roses are kept dry during the steps of harvesting the roses, cooling down the roses, packing the roses and transporting the roses, wherein kept dry means not put in water or another liquid. The method according to the invention takes away the disadvantages introduced by the use of water, as described above. The roses are usually grown on large plantations or open greenhouses, where they are harvested by hand. During the process according to the prior art, the roses may be touched multiple times, which may count up to 20 times. The process according to the present invention reduces this number thoroughly, which leads to a further reduction of the chance of damaging the roses.It is a goal of the present invention, to provide a method for handling roses, that takes away the disadvantages of the prior art. The invention thereto proposes a method for treating roses, including the steps of, (A) harvesting the roses, (B) cooling down the roses, (C) packing the roses and (D) transporting the roses, contrary to the common believe and use, the roses are kept dry during the steps of harvesting the roses, cooling down the roses, packing the roses and transporting the roses, kept dry means not put in water or another liquid. The method according to the invention takes away the disadvantages introduced by the use of water, as described above. The roses are usually grown on large plantations or open greenhouses, where they are harvested by hand. During the process according to the prior art, the roses may be touched multiple times, which may count up to 20 times. The process according to the present invention reduces this number thoroughly, which leads to a further reduction of the chance or damaging the roses.

The advantage even increases when the leaves are all kept on the flowers stems. No small wounds are made this way, and the chance that bacteria have access to the flower remains the smallest as possible.The advantage even increases when the leaves are all kept on the flower stems. No small wounds are made this way, and the chance that bacteria have access to the flower remains the smallest as possible.

In order to reduce the number of handling steps and the number of times a rose is touched, the roses may be put in a container, such as a basket or bucket, during step A, and are kept in the same container during step B.In order to reduce the number of handling steps and the number of times a rose is touched, the roses may be put in a container, such as a basket or bucket, during step A, and are kept in the same container during step B.

In practice, the roses may be grown at a temperature of 20 to 30 degrees. When harvested, the roses at least still partly comprise flower buds instead of full roses. To slow down the wilting process that arises after harvesting, the flowers are cooled. The step of cooling according to the invention may continue until a temperature of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius is reached. It has appeared that the wilting process is reduced as much as possible, without harming the flower by the low temperature.In practice, the roses may be grown at a temperature of 20 to 30 degrees. When harvested, the roses at least still include flower buds instead of full roses. To slow down the wilting process that arises after harvesting, the flowers are cooled. The step of cooling according to the invention may continue until a temperature of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius is reached. It has appeared that the wilting process is reduced as much as possible, without harming the flower by the low temperature.

In a further aspect of the invention, the roses are packed in the box per piece or stem, thus separately. This reduces the risk of damaging the flowers during handling even more. The step of packaging the roses may further comprise putting the separately packed roses in a container such as a box, in layers separated by a piece of paper or foam (for instance SFK, Single Folded Kraftliner) in order to protect the roses better. The packing is done inside the coldstore to keep the flowers as cool as possible.In a further aspect of the invention, the roses are packed in the box per piece or vote, thus separately. This reduces the risk or damaging the flowers during handling even more. The step of packaging the roses may further include putting the separately packed roses in a container such as a box, in layers separated by a piece of paper or foam (for SFK, Single Folded Kraftliner) in order to protect the roses better. The packing is done inside the cold store to keep the flowers as cool as possible.

Preferably, transporting the flowers should take place in with a cooled truck.Preferably, transporting the flowers should take place in a cooled truck.

The transport may comprise transporting the roses by means of air transport, in order to have the shortest transport time. After transport, the roses may be taken out of their boxes one by one, and hung in a sorting, grading and bunching machine. This machine sorts the flowers for instance by size, removes the lower leaves, creates a bunch of for instance ten or twenty flowers, and then they are wrapped or sleeved.The transport may comprise transporting the roses by means of air transport, in order to have the shortest transport time. After transport, the roses may be tasks out of their boxes one by one, and hung in a sorting, grading and bunching machine. This machine sorts the flowers for instance by size, removes the lower leaves, creates a bunch of for instance or twenty flowers, and then they are wrapped or sleeved.

According to the art, the flowers are then put in a bucket with water and a treatment, and are cooled down again to 2 to 5 degrees Celsius.According to the art, the flowers are then put in a bucket with water and a treatment, and are cooled down again to 2 to 5 degrees Celsius.

The invention will now be elucidated into more detail with reference to the following flow charts, wherein:The invention will now be elucidated into more detail with reference to the following flow charts,

- Flow chart 1 shows a chart of a method according to the state of the art; and Flow chart 2 shows a chart of a method according to the invention.- Flow chart 1 shows a chart or a method according to the state of the art; and Flow chart 2 shows a chart or a method according to the invention.

The steps indicated in the flow charts are self-explanatory. It becomes clear from a comparison of the two flow charts that not only the use of water or a solution is omitted, but the number of handling steps is reduced as well.The steps indicated in the flow charts are self-explanatory. It becomes clear from a comparison of the two flow charts that not only the use of water or a solution is omitted, but the number of handling steps is reduced as well.

These flow charts are exemplary only, and do not limit the scope of the present invention, as defined by the following claims.These flow charts are exemplary only, and do not limit the scope of the present invention, as defined by the following claims.

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ConclusiesConclusions 1. Werkwijze voor het behandelen van rozen, omvattende de stappen van:A method for treating roses, comprising the steps of: A. Het oogsten van de rozen;A. Harvesting the roses; B. Het af koelen van de rozen;B. Cooling the roses; C. Het verpakken van de rozen;C. Packing the roses; D. Het transporteren van de rozen; met het kenmerkD. Transporting the roses; with the characteristic - dat de rozen gedurende stappen A-D droog gehouden worden, dus niet in water gezet.- that the roses are kept dry during steps A-D, so not put in water. 2. Werkwijze volgens conclusie 1, waarbij de rozen tijdens stap A in een houder, zoals een emmer, geplaatst worden en gedurende stap B in dezelfde houder gehouden worden.Method according to claim 1, wherein the roses are placed in a holder, such as a bucket, during step A and are kept in the same holder during step B. 3. Werkwijze volgens conclusie 1 of 2, waarbij stap B geschiedt tot een temperatuur van 2-4 graden Celsius.Method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein step B takes place at a temperature of 2-4 degrees Celsius. 4. Werkwijze volgens één van de voorgaande conclusies, waarbij stap C het één voor een verpakken van de rozen omvat.Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein step C comprises packing the roses one by one. 5. Werkwijze volgens één van de voorgaande conclusies, waarbij stap C het in een houder zoals een doos, plaatsen van de separaat verpakte rozen omvat, met tussen de lagen een separator, zoals een stuk karton (SFK, Single Folded Kraftliner) ter bescherming van de knoppen van de rozen.A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein step C comprises placing the separately packaged roses in a container such as a box, with a separator, such as a piece of cardboard (SFK, Single Folded Kraftliner) between the layers, for protection of the buds of the roses. 6. Werkwijze volgens één van de voorgaande conclusies, waarbij bij de stappen C en/of D gekoeld plaatsvinden.Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in steps C and / or D cooling takes place. 7. Werkwijze volgens één van de voorgaande conclusies, waarbij stap D het middels vlieg- of zeetransport transporteren van de rozen omvat.A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein step D comprises transporting the roses by air or sea transport. Fig. 1 [ PRIOR ART ]FIG. 1 [PRIOR ART]
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