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…

Future-Proof Your Quality: How to Harness the Power of Spectroscopy in Commercial Agriculture – Pt. 3

Welcome to the third installment of our Future Proof Your Quality Webinar Series! In this episode, our esteemed Director of Applied Science, Galen George, guides us through the detailed steps of building a model, including pre-processing, various types of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) models, and wavelength selection. This webinar aims to deliver comprehensive insights on spectroscopy… Continue reading…

How AI Analytics is Transforming Fruit Quality Control and Monitoring

Food production systems’ enormous volumes of data must be precisely analyzed in real-time. AI analytics uses one or more AI tools. It extracts valuable information from big data on food quality, providing answers in an easy-to-understand manner during onsite food analysis. Three AI methods- machine/computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning are used for AI… Continue reading…

Answering Common Questions About Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an increasingly valuable analytical tool in agriculture. It involves measuring NIR radiation’s absorption and reflection patterns by various compounds in crops, fruits, soil, and processed foods. NIR spectroscopy provides rapid, non-destructive, and accurate measurements of several chemical and physical parameters, making it an essential tool for farmers and researchers. In this… Continue reading…

Is Your F-751 Quality Meter up to Date?

Dear valued customers, We want to inform you that we continuously update our models for the 751 line to improve their performance and features. We are committed to providing you with the best possible product, and as part of this effort, we encourage you to download the latest models from the links below. These updates… Continue reading…

INIFAP Researcher on NIR Tools for the Mango & Avocado Industry

Dr. Jorge Osuna, long-time Felix Instruments user & researcher at INIFAP, discusses the revolutionary F-751 line of #avocado and #mango quality meters. Live Q&A following the presentation. MORE INFORMATION: Avocado Quality Meter – https://felixinstruments.com/food-science-instruments/nir-spectroscopy/f-751-avocado-quality-meter/

NIR Applications in Agriculture – Everything You Need to Know for 2023

A Guide to NIR Applications in Agriculture for 2023   Explore the “what,” “why,” and “how” of NIR spectroscopy in agriculture. From quality control to sustainable farming, breeding programs to disease detection, dive into all your questions about NIR as we look toward 2023 and beyond.   Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy using data collected by scanners… Continue reading…

The 5 Most Important Parameters in Produce Quality Control

Quality control throughout the process of precision horticulture is vital to maximizing efficient food production. Five quality parameters are regularly relied upon for the most accurate assessment of produce quality: dry matter, soluble sugars, titrable acidity, color, and firmness. These parameters act as maturity index and can optimize quality and yield in the supply chain… Continue reading…