Food science articles
Measuring Dry Matter Variability in Kiwifruit Using the F-751 Kiwi Meter
Dry matter variability in kiwifruit is one of the most persistent challenges facing growers, packers, and postharvest managers. Even within a single orchard block, dry matter can vary widely from vine to vine and from fruit to fruit. That variability directly affects eating quality, storage behavior, and market consistency. Measuring dry matter variability in kiwifruit… Continue reading…
Continuous Ethylene and CO₂ Logging in Tomato Storage Facilities
Continuous ethylene and CO₂ logging has become a core practice in modern tomato storage facilities. Tomatoes are highly sensitive to their storage atmosphere, and small changes in ethylene or carbon dioxide levels can shift ripening speed, firmness, color development, and shelf life. For operators managing large volumes across multiple rooms, spot checks are no longer… Continue reading…
How Chilean Growers Use the F-750 to Predict Avocado Shelf Life
Chilean avocado exporters operate in one of the most demanding supply chains in fresh produce. Fruit often travels thousands of kilometers and may spend weeks in transit before reaching retail shelves. In this context, avocado shelf life prediction is not a theoretical exercise. It is a daily operational requirement. Many Chilean growers and exporters now… Continue reading…
F-960 Gas Analyzer in Modified Atmosphere Packaging Validation
Modified atmosphere packaging validation depends on one thing above all else: confidence in your gas data. The F-960 gas analyzer is designed for professionals who need to verify oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene levels quickly and reliably across real packaging and storage conditions. In operations where shelf life, consistency, and regulatory compliance matter, having accurate… Continue reading…
Postharvest Research on Citrus Off-Gassing Using F-900 Portable Analyzer
Postharvest off-gassing analysis plays a central role in understanding citrus fruit quality, shelf life, and market readiness. In citrus supply chains, small changes in internal gas composition can signal the onset of ripening, senescence, or stress long before visual symptoms appear. Postharvest off-gassing research allows scientists and quality managers to measure these changes directly and… Continue reading…
F-940 for Monitoring Shipping Containers in Long-Haul Fruit Logistics
In long-haul fruit logistics, the F-940 gas analyzer has become a practical tool for teams that need visibility into atmosphere conditions inside shipping containers. When fruit is on the water for weeks or moving across continents by rail, small shifts in oxygen, carbon dioxide, or ethylene can quietly undo months of careful postharvest work. The… Continue reading…
Using Felix NIR Devices for Research on Fruit Maturity Index Correlations
Research into fruit maturity index correlations has moved quickly over the last decade, largely because non-destructive tools now allow researchers to collect large datasets directly from intact fruit. The term fruit maturity index is no longer limited to lab-only measurements or destructive sampling protocols. With handheld near-infrared technology, researchers can link internal quality attributes to… Continue reading…
How Processors Use the F-900 for Catalytic Generator Verification
Processors rely on controlled ethylene delivery to manage ripening, degreening, and conditioning programs. When catalytic generators are part of that system, verification matters. The focus for this discussion is on F-900 catalytic generator verification, because accurate ethylene measurement is the only practical way to confirm generator output in real operating conditions. The F-900 gives processors… Continue reading…
Quality-Control Protocols Using F-750 in Packinghouses
Quality control in modern packinghouses depends on fast, consistent decisions. Growers and packers are under pressure to verify internal quality without slowing down throughput or damaging fruit. The F-750 produce quality meter has become a practical tool for meeting that challenge. By combining nondestructive testing with repeatable measurements, the F-750 quality meter fits naturally into… Continue reading…
Integrating F-751 Readings into ERP Systems for Real-Time Decision Making
If you are already collecting maturity and internal quality data with a handheld NIR meter, the next step is getting it out of the instrument and into the systems that run the business. That is where F-751 ERP integration pays off. When F-751 readings flow into your ERP in near real time, quality stops being… Continue reading…
