Application of high pressure argon treatment to maintain quality of fresh-cut pineapples during cold storage

► High pressure (HP) argon (Ar) treatment was applied to fresh-cut pineapples. ► The optimum conditions of HP Ar treatment for fresh-cut pineapples were determined. ► Changes in the quality and microbiology of sample treated by HP Ar were investigated. ► HP Ar treatment extended the shelf life of fresh-cut pineapples at 4 °C.