How NIR Spectroscopy and Gas Analysis Can Improve Food Security  

Avoiding food loss and waste could be one way of fixing food security. According to new estimates, about 40% of food goes to waste, of which 50% is lost on farms. Of course, consumers have to tackle food waste, but food loss between farms and retailers needs to be collectively fixed by the food production… Continue reading…

AppBuilder Overview

Creating an Application with AppBuilder

User Interface & Menu Walkthrough | F-750 + F-751

This video walks users through the Gen 2 menu and UI structure for F-750 and F-751 devices.

Adjusting the Offset | F-750 + F-751

This video walks users through adjusting the offset on Gen 2 F-750 and F-751 devices.

SD Card Navigation | F-750 + F-751

This video walks users through the SD card navigation on Gen 2 F-750 and F-751 devices.

Spectroscopy and Solanaceae: Rapid Phenotyping of Nightshades Using the Felix Produce Quality Meter

Alberto De Marcos and his team at Semillas Fitó are exploring the use of NIRS to breed better varieties of seven solanaceae (nightshade) and cucurbit (gourd) crops: tomato, pepper, eggplant, melon, watermelon, zucchini, and cucumber. Application Scientist Galen George sits down with Alberto to chat about his plans to integrate the F-750 Produce Quality Meter… Continue reading…

Spectrophotometry in 2023

Spectrophotometers have come a long way from the first model invented in 1940. Miniaturized and combined with other modern technology, these devices now have a wide range of research and practical applications in food, medical, industrial, and environmental fields. This article focuses on the reasons for the popularity of spectrophotometry techniques. Principle of Spectrophotometry Light… Continue reading…