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How NIR Technology Supports the Circular Economy in Agriculture
Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy-based technology makes food production circular by improving process efficiency from farm to retailer. NIR technology helps design waste reduction at critical points in the food supply chain by providing non-destructive, real-time data on the external and internal quality of food. Monitoring crops with NIR enhances food value by ensuring the safety, nutrition,… Continue reading…
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Can Ethylene in Greenhouses Harm Your Crop Yield?
Vegetable growers should monitor ethylene, as it can cause stunting, defects, delayed flowering, and a significant reduction in yield. The extent of damage depends on the species, greenhouse type, temperature, ethylene concentration, exposure duration, and plant stage. Ethylene concentrations in greenhouses and indoor environments must be below 20 nmol⋅mol−1 (0.020 ppm or parts per million)… Continue reading…
What Is Titratable Acidity and Why Is It So Important in Fresh Produce?
Titratable acidity (TA) is measured as it is an indicator of quality, maturity, and taste in fresh produce. Measuring titratable acidity in the fresh produce supply chain can ensure quality, shelf-life, consistency, and consumer satisfaction. It is used to determine harvest time, quality control, sorting, grading, and regulatory compliance. Titratable acidity is a crucial intrinsic… Continue reading…
What Are the Most Common Apple Quality Issues and How Can They Be Prevented?
The primary quality issues with apples are water loss, physiological disorders, storage disorders, microbial decay, and mechanical injuries. Some of the factors that influence post-harvest apple quality include harvest maturity, storage conditions, proper handling, and growing conditions throughout the supply chain. The susceptibility of apples to quality problems can vary by cultivar; therefore, growing, storage,… Continue reading…
How to Prevent Postharvest Quality of Table Grapes from Declining During Storage and Transport
Gray mold infection and rachis browning are the two main factors responsible for post-harvest quality loss of table grapes. Loss of appearance, weight, and firmness, shriveling, wilting, and bruising are some of the other prominent quality issues seen in postharvest grape clusters. Rapid moisture loss in berries, handling, and diseases are the three major postharvest… Continue reading…
What Is an Ethylene Monitoring System and Why Is It Critical for Fresh Produce?
Ethylene monitoring systems can have fixed or portable sensors. Other components of the monitoring systems could be data logging, data transmission, connectivity, remote access, and a control event scheduler. The sensors used to detect ethylene must be sensitive, selective, stable, rapid, and have the required lower limit and detection range. Ethylene monitoring in the postharvest… Continue reading…
How to Detect and Control Ethylene in Storage Rooms
Ethylene must be monitored and controlled as even trace amounts in parts per billion can cause over-ripening, decay, and spoilage. Fixed and portable gas analyzers that can detect and monitor ethylene levels in storage facilities are available on the market. Several strategies exist to lower ethylene levels, including venting, the use of ethylene inhibitors, scrubbers,… Continue reading…
