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How Did Tech Improve Postharvest Fresh Produce Quality in 2025?
Novel technologies, such as air- or oxygen-micro-nano bubble water and ozone, are under focus as safe and environmentally friendly alternatives to chlorine for postharvest disinfection of fresh produce. Research on the application of peptide hormones to preserve postharvest horticultural quality, which began a few years ago, intensified in 2025. Another emerging field is the use… Continue reading…
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F-751 Series vs Sunforest: Predictive Power vs Processing Convenience
When teams evaluate handheld NIR tools for fruit maturity assessment, two priorities tend to rise above the rest: predictive power and processing convenience. The Felix Instruments F-751 series focuses on deep, crop-specific predictive models designed to deliver stable internal-quality estimates. Sunforest’s H-100 series emphasizes multi-fruit versatility and general convenience across orchard and supply-chain tasks. Both… Continue reading…
Why Is the Geographical Origin of Meat Important and How Is It Verified?
Determining the geographic origin of meat is necessary to authenticate the quality and specialty indicators of origin. Geographic origin determination is also necessary to control the entry of banned meat contaminated with animal pathogens and to prevent the spread of disease. Near-infrared spectroscopy is one of the easiest, portable, and accessible methods of meat analysis… Continue reading…
Fixed vs Portable Ethylene Monitoring Compared
Ethylene monitoring is central to maintaining fruit quality through storage, transport, and ripening. Even trace levels of ethylene, measured in parts per billion, can alter respiration rates, accelerate ripening, or shorten shelf life. Because ethylene’s impact varies across commodities and handling stages, the way it’s monitored determines how effectively operations preserve product quality and reduce… Continue reading…
How to Prevent Postharvest Quality of Table Grapes from Declining During Storage and Transport
Gray mold infection and rachis browning are the two main factors responsible for post-harvest quality loss of table grapes. Loss of appearance, weight, and firmness, shriveling, wilting, and bruising are some of the other prominent quality issues seen in postharvest grape clusters. Rapid moisture loss in berries, handling, and diseases are the three major postharvest… Continue reading…
F-750 vs TR Turoni 532: Which Produce Quality Meter Gives You Better Dry Matter Accuracy?
When measuring fruit maturity and postharvest quality, dry matter is one of the most trusted indicators. It’s the foundation for understanding ripeness, flavor potential, and storage performance across crops like avocados, mangoes, kiwifruit, and apples. In the debate of F-750 vs TR Turoni 532, both instruments are popular choices for non-destructive dry matter estimation. The… Continue reading…
What Are Brix Measurements and Are They Crucial in Fresh Produce?
Brix is the most common unit used in the food and beverage industry. Brix measurement is helpful in crop production, scheduling harvest, quality control, marketing, and processing. The use of Brix is widespread because it is easy and inexpensive, and it can be used in fields, storerooms, during transit, in shops, and in processors. Nondestructive… Continue reading…
