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What Are Fresh Produce Standards? International Food Quality Standards Explained
The Codex Alimentarius, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), is the primary standard for fresh produce used voluntarily by other international organizations and national governments. Other prominent international organizations that establish and promote fresh produce quality standards include the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the… Continue reading…
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6 Ways to Extend Instrument Life in Harsh Environments
Working in challenging conditions is part of the job for many industries, especially in agriculture, postharvest handling, and food science. Whether you are dealing with dust, moisture, temperature swings, or rough handling, protecting your equipment becomes essential. Extending instrument life in harsh environments is not just about saving money. It is about maintaining data accuracy,… Continue reading…
How Do Plant Growth Regulators in Fruit Production Improve Yield and Quality?
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) regulate hormonal pathways that regulate fruit set, size, shape, color, firmness, taste, and aroma. PGRs can also synchronize fruit maturity and control postharvest ripening, senescence, physiological disorders, and microbial spoilage. PGRs rarely act in isolation but rather in a network of synergistic or antagonistic interactions. PGRs applied in correct, precise amounts… Continue reading…
Myth: You Can Tell Ripeness by Color Alone
In produce operations, the idea that you can determine fruit ripeness by color alone is persistent. It sounds practical. Walk a field or a packing line, look for the right shade, and make a decision. But when fruit ripeness testing becomes critical to quality control, color quickly shows its limits. If you rely on visual… Continue reading…
Truth About Portable Gas Sensors in Cold Storage: Condensation Isn’t Harmless
Cold storage environments are tough on equipment. Anyone who has worked in produce storage rooms, ripening facilities, or distribution centers knows that temperature swings and high humidity are part of the job. Portable gas sensors for cold storage are often treated as rugged tools that can handle it all. But there is one factor that… Continue reading…
Myth: Ripening Control Is Just About Ethylene
Ripening control is often reduced to a single variable: ethylene. In reality, effective ripening control depends on a coordinated understanding of ethylene, oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature, and commodity-specific physiology. Focusing on only one gas oversimplifies postharvest management and leaves room for quality loss, uneven ripening, and reduced shelf life. For growers, packers, storage operators, and… Continue reading…
Fruit Logistica 2026 Tech Talk: How to Verify Ethylene Control in Cold Storage
At Fruit Logistica 2025, we shared practical guidance on how to verify ethylene control in cold storage and retail environments. While many facilities implement abatement systems, validation is often limited to spot checks or periodic manual testing. In this session, we demonstrated why single-point measurements can miss critical exposure patterns and how continuous, real-time monitoring… Continue reading…
