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How to Determine the Right Avocado Harvest Maturity Index for Optimal Quality

Physical and chemical parameters and crop chronology are used as harvest maturity indices for avocados. Physical quality parameters, especially appearance, are commonly used worldwide. Dry matter content measured by near-infrared spectroscopy-based devices has become the industry standard maturity index. Sugar content is not a reliable avocado harvest maturity index. Avocado fruits go through four stages… Continue reading…

Five Significant Research Findings on Fruit Quality Management in 2024

Fruit quality studies in 2024 aim to future-proof food production against the vagaries of climate change and to meet increasing demand. As in previous years, the focus remains on eradicating chemicals to improve food and environment safety. Research on AI-based models and tools is a standard theme, but it is diversifying to produce cost-effective versions… Continue reading…

Felix Instruments Unveils the F-751 Grape Quality Meter – Available February 18, 2025

Felix Instruments is set to transform grape quality management with the release of the F-751 Grape Quality Meter, launching on February 18. This cutting-edge device provides non-destructive, instantaneous measurements of key grape quality indicators, helping growers, distributors, and researchers make informed decisions more precisely. A Smarter Way to Measure Grape Quality Traditional grape testing methods… Continue reading…

What Is The Best Apple Harvest Maturity Index?

Apple harvest maturity indices are mainly based on physical and chemical attributes. The most reliable method is the starch index. The harvest maturity index values differ based on cultivars and the storage time. Each fruit is distinctive, and the methods used to fix harvest time must be customized for each cultivar. Determining the optimum harvest… Continue reading…

What is The Best Grape Harvest Maturity Index to Determine Harvest Time?

Harvest maturity indices overlap significantly, but as a standard practice to fix harvest time for grapes meant for winemaking, more parameters are used than for fruits for fresh consumption. Total soluble solids, titrable acidity, taste, color, and phenols are critical aspects of the harvest maturity index. Non-destructive near-infrared spectroscopy-based techniques are increasingly used to estimate… Continue reading…

How to Improve Shelf Life and Fruit Quality: A Conversation on Tech and Collaboration with Dave Giannini from Apeel and Felix Instruments

In a recent webinar, Galen, Director of Applied Science at Felix Instruments, and Dave Giannini, Chief Software Architect at Apeel Sciences, unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at reducing food waste in the produce industry. This partnership leverages Felix Instruments’ cutting-edge spectrometer technology combined with Apeel Sciences’ innovative software solutions to empower growers, pack houses, retailers,…

Peach Harvest Maturity Indices for Better Yield

Crop chronology and fruit physical and chemical parameters are useful as peach harvest maturity indices. Firmness, size, color, sugar, and acidity content are objective and quantifiable indices. External colors estimated with charts are subjective. None of the peach harvest maturity indices can be used alone, and additional indices are needed to estimate maturity accurately and… Continue reading…

What Are Tomato Harvest Maturity Indices and Are They Crucial?

Tomatoes are harvested in five maturity or ripening stages, based on use and end-market. Different harvest indices are suitable for the varying ripening stages. Chemical, physical, and chronological harvest maturity indices are commonly used around the globe. Tomato has various uses and is grown for local and long-distance markets. The vegetable is harvested at different… Continue reading…

What are Harvest Maturity Indices? Why are they Important?

Harvest maturity indices can be fresh produce’s physical, chemical, physiological, or chronological attributes. The choice of harvest maturity indices will differ and must be based on species and economics. The optimum methods to measure harvest indices are objective, quantitative, non-destructive, and easy to use. Fresh produce suffers the maximum loss and waste. One reason is… Continue reading…

The Ultimate Guide to Fruitmaps: Learn How Professionals Are Utilizing Fruitmaps in 2024

Welcome to our exclusive webinar on efficient farm management with Fruitmaps. This session is perfect for farmers, agricultural consultants, and researchers looking to enhance their farm operations using advanced technology. What You’ll Learn: Expert Guidance: Insights from industry experts on optimizing farm operations with Fruitmaps. Q&A: Watch the viewer’s questions get answered. Exclusive Access: See… Continue reading…