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Myth: NIR Devices Work the Same on All Cultivars
Near-infrared fruit analysis is widely used across the produce industry, but a persistent myth still circulates: that one NIR model works the same on every cultivar. The truth is that cultivar differences directly impact NIR calibration accuracy, and ignoring that reality leads to inconsistent data and poor decisions. If you rely on NIR devices for… Continue reading…
Truth About Multi-Gas Monitors: When Extra Sensors Add Noise
The conversation around multi-gas monitors often centers on one assumption: more sensors equal better data. In controlled atmosphere storage, ripening rooms, and produce research, that sounds reasonable. But in practice, multi-gas monitors can introduce complexity, cross-interference, and calibration drift that compromise accuracy. When extra sensors add noise instead of clarity, the result is slower decisions… Continue reading…
Myth: Data Logging Is Optional—It’s Not if You Want Compliance
In food storage, ripening, and controlled atmosphere management, there is a persistent myth that data logging is optional. Teams often assume that if they can spot check gas levels with a handheld unit, that is enough. It is not. If you care about gas analyzer compliance, continuous and reliable data logging is part of the… Continue reading…
Truth About F-Series Devices and Reference Methods: What Correlation Really Means
When people talk about correlation in the context of a produce quality meter, the conversation often gets simplified. A device is tested against a lab reference method. A number comes back. If it is high, the instrument is considered accurate. If it is lower, doubts start to creep in. But correlation is more nuanced than… Continue reading…
Truth About NIR Light Penetration: Why Fruit Size Affects Accuracy
When people talk about NIR light penetration in produce testing, the conversation usually centers on calibration models and device performance. But fruit size often gets overlooked. In reality, NIR light penetration is directly influenced by fruit diameter, density, and internal structure. If you are using handheld NIR devices in the field or at intake, understanding… Continue reading…
Myth: Postharvest Gas Levels Don’t Change Overnight
Postharvest gas analysis is often treated as a routine checkpoint rather than a continuous priority. A common myth in storage and ripening operations is that gas levels remain stable overnight. Many teams assume that once a room is set and verified at the end of the day, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene concentrations will hold… Continue reading…
Truth About ‘Zero Calibration’ Sensors: Why Manual Verification Still Matters
Zero calibration sensors are often marketed as a way to simplify gas detection and eliminate routine calibration steps. On paper, the promise is attractive. A sensor that automatically maintains its baseline without manual intervention sounds like a clear operational win. In practice, though, zero calibration sensors do not remove the need for manual verification. For… Continue reading…
Truth About Fruit Firmness Predictions Using NIR
Fruit firmness predictions using NIR have become a widely discussed topic in postharvest research and commercial fruit handling. Growers, packers, and quality managers want reliable ways to estimate internal firmness without cutting fruit open. Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) offers a practical approach to do exactly that. Instead of destructive testing, NIR allows operators to scan… Continue reading…
Myth: Only Big Growers Benefit from Gas Monitoring Systems
A common misconception in postharvest management is that gas monitoring systems are only useful for large commercial growers with massive storage facilities. In reality, gas monitoring systems are just as valuable for small and mid sized growers who want to protect product quality, reduce waste, and gain more control over storage and ripening conditions. Gas… Continue reading…
What Are the Latest Innovations in Postharvest Preservation of Fresh Produce?
Innovations and emerging treatment technologies help preserve the postharvest quality of fresh produce by reducing microbial contamination and slowing ripening and senescence. Many innovations maintain and enhance sensory, internal, and nutritional quality and increase shelf life. Several innovations and emerging technologies require further research to assess performance, safety, operating parameters, and economic feasibility. Approximately 50%… Continue reading…
