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Innovative Conversations: Avocado Quality at the World Avocado Congress 2023
Felix Instruments is thrilled to present a glimpse into the future of avocado quality assessment at the World Avocado Congress 2023. This renowned event brought together industry leaders and pioneers to showcase the cutting-edge technology and innovation shaping the field. A highlight of the congress was an exclusive video interview with Galen, our director of… 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…
LEDs Impact on Post-Harvest Fruit Quality
LEDs for the postharvest treatment of fruits are new, and the industrial application looks promising. LEDs influence the development of quality parameters like color, firmness, taste, nutritional value, control of ripening, microbial spoilage and senescence, and extending shelf-life. LEDs can be useful for fruit preservation for long-duration transportation and storage and at retailers. Fruits are… Continue reading…
How LEDs Impact Fruit Quality Development
LEDs have become popular in horticulture grows due to their narrow spectrum and low thermal effect. As a result, they are being increasingly used for fruit quality development.. LEDs impact on fruit quality proves to be more effective compared to the application of conventional white lights. Red, blue, and green LEDs are the crucial wavelengths… 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…
Sweetness Predicted: AI Revolutionizes Citrus Fruit Quality Assessment
In her groundbreaking research at NUST, Dr. Ayesha Zeb sought to simplify the assessment of citrus fruit sweetness. The Produce Quality Meter was revolutionary – quickly gathering data from various citrus fruits. Paired with an AI model, the precise data collected led to a breakthrough: an accurate prediction of fruit sweetness. Dr. Zeb’s journey showcases… Continue reading…
What is Fruit Flavor, and How to Measure it
Fruit flavor is the interaction of taste and aroma. Taste is determined by sugars and acids and aroma by distinctive combinations of hundreds of volatile compounds. New non-destructive, precise, and objective flavor estimation possibilities will increase the use of this quality parameter in the supply chain and research. Interest in fruit flavor is resurgent due… Continue reading…
Redagricola 2023 Was a Success!
Hi, Redagricola 2023 Attendees, We wanted to take a moment and thank each of you who dropped by the Felix Instruments booth at the recent tradeshow in Chile. Your keen interest, engaging discussions, and genuine curiosity about our technology truly made our experience at the event. Chatting about how our devices can boost operational efficiency,… Continue reading…
Faster Measurements and Regular Updates
“The F-751 has been a game changer for our orchard operations. With faster measurements and regular updates, we can assess the Hass Avocado quality in 10 minutes instead of destructively testing for 24 hours. This saves us time across the 30 orchards we measure and reduces fruit waste. We also utilize a Felix device at… Continue reading…
