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How to Improve Post-harvest Quality in Fresh Produce
Factors affecting post-harvest quality are determined by harvest time, method, and fresh produce maturity. Subsequent postharvest handling during precooling, sorting, grading, packaging, storage, and transport conditions will also influence fresh produce quality and marketing time. Significant differences exist in postharvest technology between developing and developed countries. Fresh produce is highly perishable and suffers from physical… Continue reading…
Maximizing Agricultural Quality and Efficiency: The Comprehensive Guide to Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Applications
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is used preharvest for maturity estimation, nutrient and water management, and biological stress detection. In the post-harvest stage, NIRS is used for shelf life assessment, defects and disease detection, process monitoring, sorting, packaging, retailing, and authentication. Portable NIRS devices are seeing the most development for commercial use. The good fresh produce qualities… Continue reading…
FDA’s New Final Food Product Traceability Rule: FSMA 204 Explained
Traceability is a critical aspect of modern food supply chain management, contributing to food safety, quality assurance, and the overall integrity of the food industry. The Final Rule of the FSMA 204 focuses on detailed and rapid communication of information on food products on the Food Traceability List to trace and remove unsafe food. The… Continue reading…
Our Top Articles of 2023: Agricultural Science & Technology Breakthroughs
Welcome to our compilation of the most influential agricultural advancement articles of 2023! In this collection, you’ll find a curated selection of articles, each chosen for its significant impact and innovative approach to agriculture. These articles provide in-depth analyses and solutions to prevalent issues in fruit farming, such as extending shelf life, ensuring consistent fruit… Continue reading…
Five Significant Postharvest Fruit Analysis Research Findings in 2023
Research focuses on finding alternatives to safe chemicals for people and the environment to enhance postharvest quality. The studies also consider the impact of soil-less and greenhouse cultivation on fresh produce quality. Scientists are addressing gene expression and antioxidant action that regulates physiology in postharvest quality and injury response. The standard quality parameters used to… Continue reading…
Medicinal Plant Extracts for Post-harvest Fresh Produce Preservation
Medicinal plants have phytochemicals and antioxidants that could have applications for fresh produce preservation instead of chemicals. Research findings show that medicinal plant extracts can improve several physical and chemical quality attributes. Medicinal plant extracts reduce disease incidence and severity of pest attacks by direct action against causal agents or by strengthening the plant defense… Continue reading…
Optimizing Quality and Shelf Life with Fruit Ripening Programs
Fruit ripening programs artificially ripen climacteric fruits and degreen non-climacteric citrus fruits. The fruit ripening program has to be designed to ensure that all quality parameters are developed to give the targeted color, taste, and flavor. Each fruit’s ripening program has specific recommendations to adjust the environment and ethylene concentrations to get the desired fruit… Continue reading…
Five Recent Advances in Post-harvest Mango Management
Scientists seek solutions to local mango postharvest challenges to extend shelf life, maintain quality, and reduce waste, disease, and pest damage. Studies often focus on finding eco-friendly alternatives to existing chemical treatments. Measurement of physicochemical quality parameters is a standard procedure in the search for appropriate postharvest technology. Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a tropical… Continue reading…
Bruising Impact on Fruit Quality
Bruising occurs during harvest and postharvest operations like sorting, grading, and packing. As demand for fresh fruits rises and operations get mechanized, the bruising impact on fruit quality increases. Bruising damage is initially not visible but can spoil the appearance and several physiochemical parameters to downgrade quality and weight, leading to considerable economic losses. Environmental… Continue reading…
Importance of Fresh Produce Quality in Retailing
Consumers prefer to pay more for quality fresh produce than buy cheaper but lower-quality commodities. Consumers judge the quality of individual commodities and entire fresh produce displays. Good temperature and relative humidity management are necessary to prolong shelf life and quality, and three combinations are recommended for fruits and vegetables. Retailers would also be well-advised… Continue reading…
