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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…
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…
Fruit Respiration Impact on Fruit Quality
Fruits continue to respire after harvest as they are still alive. Aerobic respiration that uses oxygen is the norm, but when oxygen levels drop, anaerobic respiration or fermentation starts. Aerobic respiration is necessary for the development of fruit quality and ripening. Excessive fruit respiration is detrimental in the postharvest stages, as it can cause fruit… 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…
The Ultimate Agtech Glossary: 100 Key Terms to Know
As agriculture becomes increasingly technology-driven, it’s essential to understand the new terminology emerging in the field. Agtech, or agricultural technology, is a rapidly growing industry transforming how we produce and distribute food. From precision agriculture and biotechnology to farm sensors and robotics, agtech encompasses a wide range of innovations that are changing the face of… Continue reading…
Agtech Innovations to Watch for in 2023
The world faces critical challenges like limited land and water resources, harmful environmental effects caused by excessive agrochemicals and heavy farm machinery use, and the increasing demand for food and biomass. However, several new agtech innovations are showing great potential to overcome these issues by increasing food production and quality with fewer resources and by… Continue reading…
Preserving Freshness: A Conversation on Innovations and Challenges in the Fresh-Cut Produce and Leafy Green Industries
In today’s world, food waste and the preservation of fresh produce have become increasingly important. The conversation between Eric, the Director of QFresh Lab, and Galen, the Director of Applied Science at Felix Instruments, delves into the challenges and innovations in the fresh-cut produce and leafy green industries. They discuss the impact of microbial growth… Continue reading…
Value Addition to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
We need to increase our food production to feed a growing population without using more land and water resources. One way of improving food security is to reduce food loss in developed and developing countries by value addition. Food value-addition initiatives exist at small scales around the globe, some of which have export potential. Maintaining… Continue reading…
Methods of Active Packaging
How we buy and consume food has undergone enormous changes in the last decades. Consumers demand food that is minimally processed, has no chemical additives, and are nutritious and of high quality. In addition, there are stringent national and international controls on food to protect consumers’ health. Also, retailing and distribution have changed, making older… Continue reading…
