September 2025
Articles in this Issue
Cutting-edge research in quality sorting
Advances in artificial intelligence could enable the detection of internal disorders using in-line X-ray imaging. By Anna Mouton. “It takes…
Virtual fruit
Computer-aided modelling is enabling a deeper understanding of fruit microstructure and physiology. By Anna Mouton. “Why do we want computer…
A rethink of 1-MCP and DCA
How are new cultivars shaping the adoption and application of 1-MCP and DCA by the North American apple industry? By…
Where does 1-MCP go?
A study on the behaviour of 1-MCP in cold rooms reveals hidden inefficiencies. By Anna Mouton. The postharvest application of…
Postharvest disease management: a changing landscape
How is the Dutch pome-fruit industry responding to increasing restrictions on chemical postharvest disease control? By Anna Mouton. The Netherlands…
Sanitation in the pack house
Postharvest hygiene is crucial for maintaining fruit quality and safety during handling and storage. By Anna Mouton. Sanitisers can help…
How preharvest PGRs impact postharvest quality
Understanding the relationship between the preharvest application of plant growth regulators (PGRs) and fruit maturity is crucial for optimising storage…
Breaking down starch breakdown
What does it tell us about harvest maturity and storage potential? By Anna Mouton. Iodine staining is routinely performed to…
Water use in pears
Research investigates water-use efficiency and the impact of different irrigation strategies on tree physiology and fruit characteristics. By Anna Mouton…
Lenticel breakdown disorder
What are the pre- and postharvest risk factors, and how can they be mitigated? By Anna Mouton. Lenticel breakdown in…