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What Affects Melon Quality? Common Postharvest Problems and How to Prevent Them
Musk melon cultivars can develop physical, physiological, and pathological disorders that degrade quality in the postharvest stages. Mechanical damage and excessive free moisture are the physical problems. The physiological problems are quality loss due to exposure to endogenous or exogenous ethylene and chilling sensitivity. Diseases caused by pathogens carried on the melon rind have led… Continue reading…
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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…
10 Fruits Commonly Tested with the F-750
Quality testing is a constant challenge in fresh produce operations. Growers, packers, and researchers need fast and reliable ways to measure internal fruit quality without destroying the product. The F-750 produce quality meter from Felix Instruments addresses that need by using near infrared spectroscopy to evaluate fruit maturity and internal attributes in seconds. Because the… Continue reading…
From the Stage at Fruit Logistica 2026: Rethinking Freshness with 500,000 Data Points
At Fruit Logistica Berlin 2026, we presented insights from more than 500,000 non-destructive fruit quality scans collected across global growing regions, multiple seasons, and every stage of the supply chain. What this dataset reveals is simple but consequential: most quality control systems are built around averages, while the real economic damage comes from the extremes.… Continue reading…
Important Near-Infrared Research Breakthroughs for Fresh Produce in 2025
Several significant breakthroughs were achieved in 2025 in the near-infrared (NIR) technology, notably a prototype for non-contact use. Several studies focused on finding a single optimal NIR wavelength or reducing the number of wavelengths used to make data analysis easier and devices more affordable. Expanding detection of pesticide residues and reducing pest infestations to make… Continue reading…
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…
