- INIFAP, NMB, Felix -
Combining Technologies
for Better Mangoes
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Above: Dr. Jorge Osuna collecting mango data for predictive modeling at INIFAP. |
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New, collaborative efforts from INIFAP and the National Mango Board are, once again, proving the benefits of non-destructive quality measurement in mango.
Combining a temperature and humidity logger and the Felix Instruments Mango Quality Meter, the groups are helping to reduce losses, while increasing yield and final retail acceptance.
"The benefits of using this technology are the increase of up to 2 tons per hectare in at least 20 percent of the 30,000 hectares dedicated to export, which would [lead to] up to 12,000 more tons of production; an increase in fruit grade, with price differentials of up to two dollars per box; higher quality for consumption (color, aroma, flavor), which would better position the Mexican mango to meet the demands of the US consumer; and a decrease [of] at least 10 percent of the losses caused by destructive sampling in the 300 thousand tons dedicated to export."
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The CID Bio-Science website just got a makeover! Designed with your feedback in mind, we have tailored our brand-new web experience to deliver easy access to the information you need most.
Explore upcoming events and distribution with interactive maps, take a deep dive into instrument functionality without breaking a sweat on our user-centric product pages and support portal, and quickly find all the articles and content you're looking for with seamless resource navigation.
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NOW: Fruit Logistica 2022 |
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April 5-7, the Felix Instruments team is in Berlin, Germany to showcase the most advanced, non-destructive fruit maturity meters at Fruit Logistica 2022, including the brand new Melon Quality Meter!
Have questions about how you can integrate our state-of-the-art gas analysis and NIRS technology into your operation? Want to be the first to get your hands on the latest advancements in agtech? Just want to "talk shop" about our ever-innovative and resilient fresh produce industry?
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*Meeting times are limited, but we will do our best to accommodate as many of you as possible. Early registration is highly recommended.
Visit us at the Fresh Produce Instruments stand:
Hall 1.2, Booth D12
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Aguacates Redagrícola Colombia |
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April 26 - 27 we are heading back to Colombia to participate in this year's International Avocado Conference, presented by Redagrícola! The event serves as a meeting place for farmers, advisors, scientists and international experts to discuss the unique opportunities present in the South American avocado market.
From 1 on 1 meetings, to the event's "Master Talks," workshops, and roundtables, we are incredibly excited to be returning to Colombia for this industry-leading event.
Booth #24
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Your participation in the live Q&A sessions, and overall response to this series has been phenomenal and has made these trainings all the more valuable you and your fellow researchers. It has also given us another opportunity to continually improve our processes and tools with the most important input - yours!
This series is designed to take users through each of our instruments from first use to a high level of comfort with the operation and application of the device in action. Each training is followed by a live Q&A session to be sure all participant questions are addressed.
Keep a lookout for our next training, coming soon!
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Use the link below to schedule a live instrument demonstration with an application scientist. Get an overview of functionality, see how the tool can be used in your specific application and get your questions answered in real-time.
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Latest Articles & Resources |
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LAI Modeling to Improve Kiwifruit Orchard Management |
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This recent study combines many firsts to guide the management of kiwifruit orchards through precision agriculture. By focusing on leaf area index, choosing a precise estimation tool, and including important textural information, the scientists aimed to discover and improve model prediction for monitoring growth and yield estimation in kiwifruit orchards. Find out more about their new approach and why it is helpful for future modeling.
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Creating a Predictive Apple Quality Model with NIRS |
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The two most often-used fruit quality parameters are soluble solid content (SSC) and dry matter (DM). Unfortunately, conventional measurements are destructive, laborious, and time-consuming. So, near-infrared spectroscopy tools, which can take non-destructive quality measurements throughout the supply chain, are gaining popularity. Building and selecting the proper models to analyze the near-infrared spectra can make all the difference to the accuracy of these tools.
In this study, horticulturists from Cornell University developed multi-cultivar and individual models to predict SSC and DM of eight apple varieties.
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What Factors Affect Biomass Accumulation in Plants? |
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Biomass accumulation is a primary aim of agriculturists, foresters, and ecologists. Many factors influence biomass production and use by plants. For scientists who want to enhance biomass accumulation, the number and variety of these factors represent both opportunities and challenges. This article considers some essential characteristics and means by which to estimate them.
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NIR Spectroscopy to Assess Edible Fruit Coatings & Maturity |
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Growers and suppliers need a non-destructive method of measuring quality parameters, as these must be measured repeatedly, both before harvest and through storage. A recent set of experiments on kiwifruit tested the edible fruit coating Ca-chitosan, and whether near-infrared spectroscopy is a viable means of determining maturity, harvest time, ripening, and storability. Find out what the scientists recommend in this study of "baby kiwifruit" [A. arguta cv. Saehan].
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Active Packaging: What it is and why it's important |
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The way food is purchased and consumed has undergone enormous changes in the last few decades. Consumers demand food that is minimally processed and nutritious with no chemical additives.
At both the national and international levels, stringent controls on food are in place to protect consumers' health. Also, changing retail and distribution methods are making older packaging systems inadequate. Newer technologies better suited for the current, rigorous market needs are developing, and active packaging is one of them.
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