Vision
The UC Postharvest Research and Extension Center strives to be the leader in developing and delivering innovative and impactful postharvest solutions. Our primary focus is to provide the produce industry with unbiased, science-based, and practical knowledge on technology, emerging research, and resources in postharvest. By conducting research, providing training, and offering extension services on postharvest resources and strategies, we support higher competitiveness, profitability, equity, and sustainability of the produce distribution chain.