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How to Extend the Shelf Life of Fresh Produce: Innovations in Gas Monitoring and Controlled Atmospheres

Extend the shelf life of fresh produce: Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene are monitored in all postharvest stages, including controlled atmosphere storage and transport facilities and modified atmosphere packaging. Ethylene is monitored to manage and maintain fresh produce quality, ripeness, and shelf life by detecting ethylene accumulation hotspots. Oxygen and carbon dioxide estimation helps to… Continue reading…

Top 105 Essential Resources for Agriculture Professionals: Updated for 2023

In the constantly evolving world of agriculture, professionals must remain up-to-date with the latest information and technologies in order to maximize efficiency and reduce waste. Felix Instruments is committed to creating the world’s most precise, portable, and non-destructive measurement tools to support these goals. With this updated list of the top 100 essential resources for… Continue reading…

Preserving Freshness: A Conversation on Innovations and Challenges in the Fresh-Cut Produce and Leafy Green Industries

In today’s world, food waste and the preservation of fresh produce have become increasingly important. The conversation between Eric, the Director of QFresh Lab, and Galen, the Director of Applied Science at Felix Instruments, delves into the challenges and innovations in the fresh-cut produce and leafy green industries. They discuss the impact of microbial growth… Continue reading…

Ethylene Measurement & Rootstock Influence in Apple

How Rootstocks Influence Apple Fruit Quality and Yield   Besides influencing tree growth and yield of scion cultivars, rootstocks also affect fruit maturity in apples. The experiment found a climacteric pattern, where ethylene production, respiration rates, and oxygen consumption peaked after 5–7 days in fruits produced from all rootstocks. The 17 rootstocks have significant differences… Continue reading…

WEBINAR RECORDING: Handheld Gas Analyzer Series Live Training

Request a Quote | Schedule a Consultation Handheld Gas Analyzer Series Training QA professionals and research teams around the world are using Felix Instruments handheld gas analysis devices to conveniently measure critical ripening gasses CO2, O2, and ethylene. Join Application Scientist Eric Munoz for an in-depth look at Felix Instruments’ entire line of handheld gas… Continue reading…

Guide to Fresh Fruit Quality Control

Quality control is essential because fruits are perishable and delicate and can be affected by handling, storage conditions, weather, pests and diseases, internal changes, and genetics. Accurate fruit quality assessment is critical on the farm, as well as during packaging, storage, transport, artificial ripening, retailing, and research. Internal fruit quality, ripening gas analysis in storage… Continue reading…

Downloads for F-960

F-960 Software & Firmware Downloads   Hardware Version Hardware version is the middle digit of the Serial Number. For example, if the serial number is F-960-004-17001 then the hardware version is 4. Check the back of your instrument to find your serial number.   Firmware The latest release of firmware for the F-960 is v.1.9.7.6… Continue reading…

Felix Instruments Handheld Gas Analyzer Series Live Training

Application Scientist Eric Munoz walks us through the use and application of the F-9xx line of handheld gas analyzers from Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science.