Postharvest
Dynamic Systems releases low-cost SIMBA Lite for produce packers/shippers
Dynamic Systems Inc., a Bellevue, Washington software developer specializing in Traceability and Inventory Systems for Fresh Food, has launched a new low cost version of their SIMBA system designed to give smaller produce growers/packers/ shippers... more »
AgroFresh launches FreshCloud Harvest View
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a produce freshness solutions company, announced July 22 the launch of FreshCloud Harvest View, an advanced digital service that equips customers with on-time information to optimize harvest management and achieve enhanced fruit... more »
Lux Research: Integrated crop protection will become industry standard
Food loss and waste (FLW) currently causes an estimated $1 trillion in economic losses globally each year. This constitutes a major humanitarian crisis in addition to an economic one, leading the United Nations to set... more »
Procurant expands operations to launch produce traceability solution
Procurant, a Silicon Valley technology company transforming the global food supply chain, announced the creation of a new customer innovation center and the release of Procurant Trace, a mobile, cloud-based service that enables accurate product... more »
AgroFresh expands SmartFresh technology for more crops, produce suppliers
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has expanded global application of its flagship SmartFresh technology solution to optimize the consumer experience for a wide range of crops including avocado, broccoli, melon, tomato, mango and stone fruit. According to... more »
SmartWash Solutions celebrates 10 years in business
In its 10th year of serving the fresh-cut produce industry, Salinas, California-based SmartWash Solutions supports operations and food safety in eight countries, while effectively treating over five billion pounds of produce each year. This represents... more »
2019 storage recommendations for Cosmic Crisp
In our experience, WA 38 (Cosmic Crisp) can be stored with minimum losses throughout a yearlong storage period. Firmness is retained extremely well in CA storage (only 1-2 pounds loss in 10 months). Also, sweetness... more »
Genomics reveals secrets of optimal harvest, storage
The study of genomics is yielding useful information for preventing conditions such as soft scald and bitter pit in fruit. Genomics, “the study of genes, their sequence, structure, function, evolution and their expression,” helps to... more »
