RediRipe

RediRipe is a trademarked brand name associated with a specific method of ripening and marketing tomatoes. The RediRipe process aims to deliver tomatoes that are consistently ripened, colored, and ready for consumption at the point of sale.

The core of the RediRipe system involves controlling the environmental factors during the tomato ripening process, typically after the tomatoes have been harvested green. This often includes carefully managing temperature, humidity, and ethylene gas exposure. Ethylene is a natural plant hormone that triggers the ripening process in climacteric fruits like tomatoes.

By precisely controlling these variables, RediRipe aims to ensure uniform ripening, minimizing spoilage and delivering a consistent product to consumers. The tomatoes are often packaged and labeled with the RediRipe branding, signaling to consumers that they have undergone this controlled ripening process.

While the term "RediRipe" specifically refers to the branded process and resulting tomatoes, it is sometimes loosely used to describe any commercially ripened tomato, regardless of whether it went through the proprietary RediRipe system. The exact details of the RediRipe process are proprietary to the companies that utilize it under license.