How to Improve Post-harvest Quality in Fresh Produce

Factors affecting post-harvest quality are determined by harvest time, method, and fresh produce maturity. Subsequent postharvest handling during precooling, sorting, grading, packaging, storage, and transport conditions will also influence fresh produce quality and marketing time. Significant differences exist in postharvest technology between developing and developed countries. Fresh produce is highly perishable and suffers from physical… Continue reading…

How to Test Pre-harvest Quality in Fresh Produce

All preharvest growing conditions and management practices affect yield and quality. Generalizations are challenging, as the same factor can have varying effects on different quality parameters of a single fruit. Recommendations for shared best practices to optimize yield and quality are given. A significant percentage of food loss is attributed to decreased yield and quality… Continue reading…

Maximizing Agricultural Quality and Efficiency: The Comprehensive Guide to Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Applications

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is used preharvest for maturity estimation, nutrient and water management, and biological stress detection. In the post-harvest stage, NIRS is used for shelf life assessment, defects and disease detection, process monitoring, sorting, packaging, retailing, and authentication. Portable NIRS devices are seeing the most development for commercial use. The good fresh produce qualities… Continue reading…

FDA’s New Final Food Product Traceability Rule: FSMA 204 Explained

Traceability is a critical aspect of modern food supply chain management, contributing to food safety, quality assurance, and the overall integrity of the food industry. The Final Rule of the FSMA 204 focuses on detailed and rapid communication of information on food products on the Food Traceability List to trace and remove unsafe food. The… Continue reading…

Why Color Remains an Important Fruit Maturity Index

Fruit color can be used as a harvest index for nearly all fruits. Fruit skin color is the basis for consumer acceptance and marketability. Fruit skin color is a valuable indicator of maturity stages and is associated with other quality parameters, including nutritional value. Non-destructive methods to estimate fruit color in the supply chain and… Continue reading…

Five Significant Postharvest Fruit Analysis Research Findings in 2023

Research focuses on finding alternatives to safe chemicals for people and the environment to enhance postharvest quality. The studies also consider the impact of soil-less and greenhouse cultivation on fresh produce quality. Scientists are addressing gene expression and antioxidant action that regulates physiology in postharvest quality and injury response. The standard quality parameters used to… Continue reading…

Medicinal Plant Extracts for Post-harvest Fresh Produce Preservation

Medicinal plants have phytochemicals and antioxidants that could have applications for fresh produce preservation instead of chemicals. Research findings show that medicinal plant extracts can improve several physical and chemical quality attributes. Medicinal plant extracts reduce disease incidence and severity of pest attacks by direct action against causal agents or by strengthening the plant defense… Continue reading…

Advances in Non Destructive Apple Quality Prediction

The search for quality in apple production is perpetual. The research paper by Biegert et al., titled “Modelling Soluble Solids Content Accumulation in ‘Braeburn’ Apples,” offers a pivotal step forward in this search. Published in the journal Plants, this study leverages optical sensor data to transform our understanding of apple sweetness—quantified by the Soluble Solids… Continue reading…

We’re heading to Asia Fruit Logistica 2023!

The must-attend event for the fresh produce industry, scheduled for September 6-8th, 2023, is an incredible opportunity to explore the fruit industry’s latest trends, methods, and technology. We’re eager to meet you and help you find the technology solutions to elevate your business. See us at Booth 5-5U06 in Hong Kong! If you would like… Continue reading…

LEDs Impact on Post-Harvest Fruit Quality

LEDs for the postharvest treatment of fruits are new, and the industrial application looks promising. LEDs influence the development of quality parameters like color, firmness, taste, nutritional value, control of ripening, microbial spoilage and senescence, and extending shelf-life. LEDs can be useful for fruit preservation for long-duration transportation and storage and at retailers. Fruits are… Continue reading…