2018 Emerging Technologies to Detect Freshness of Produce: A Closer Look at 7 Emerging Technologies

The "Emerging Technologies to Detect Freshness of Produce" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering? Emerging Technologies to Detect Freshness of Produce highlights the key sensor technologies leveraged for detecting the freshness of produce. The report also offers insights on global products, developments in sensors for determining fruit ripeness and for predicting shelf life of fruits and vegetables during transportation. The scope of the report is focused on sensors suitable for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (i.e., Ethylene is a key sensing parameter) to indicate ripening or decay of fruits and vegetables and also to indicate if a commodity is near the end of its shelf life.? Advancements in sensor technologies have created opportunities for fruits and vegetables producers to discover a wide range of solutions for food safety and food monitoring applications. Reduction in wastage, optimization of produce, reduction in cost, and adoption of smart devices are encouraging advancements in the food industry.?Sensors are playing a vital role in food monitoring and a number of technologies have evolved to monitor the freshness of produce. Apart from remotely monitoring, it is essential for the detection of chemicals for determining the freshness of fruits and vegetables.?The report covers impact of technologies such as Electronic nose, hyperspectral and multispectral imaging, RGB camera, microwave imaging, near infrared spectrometer, electrochemical sensors and calorimetric sensors.?Key questions addressed in the technology and innovation report includes the following:- What are the various types of sensor technologies used for freshness detection?- What are the benefits and applications of the technology?- What are the factors influencing the need for sensor technologies for fruits and vegetables freshness detection?- What are future growth opportunities for key sensing technologies used for freshness detection? Key Topics Covered:?1. Executive Summary1.1 Research Scope1.2 Research Methodology1.3 Research Methodology Explained1.4 Ethylene proves to be vital for monitoring ripeness of fruits1.5 Presence of high levels of ethylene directly influences the shelf life of the produce1.6 Impact of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases on fruits1.7 Electronic Nose detects ethylene and other VOCs suitable for ripeness detection2. Need for Detecting Fruit Ripeness2.1 Freshness Detection in Fruits and Vegetables- A Brief Snapshot2.2 Challenges in Monitoring Fruit Ripeness During Transport are Complex2.3 Other Challenges in Monitoring Fruit Ripeness are associated with levels of ethylene and ripening stage correlation2.4 Emerging Technologies Suitable for the Detection of Freshness of Produce3. Electronic Nose3.1 VOCs (i.e., Ethylene) Crucial in Identifying Ripeness of Produce, Particularly Climacteric Fruits3.2 Climacteric fruits are known to produce higher ethylene than non-climacteric fruits3.3 Electronic Noses have Opportunities for Detecting VOCS in Ripening or Decaying Fruits and Vegetables3.4 Electronic Noses Using Tin/Metal Oxide Semiconductor Sensors4. Hyperspectral and Multispectral Imaging4.1 Hyperspectral and Multispectral Imaging integrate the advantages of imaging and spectroscopy technologies4.2 Limitations in Hyperspectral and Multispectral Imaging5. RGB Camera5.1 RGB Cameras offer accurate images which can be used for recording conditions6. Microwave Imaging6.1 Microwave technology aids in the measurement of the entire structure of the produce6.2 Limitations in Microwave Imaging7. Near Infrared Spectrometry7.1 Near Infrared Spectrometry are suitable for analyzing spectral fingerprint of target7.2 Limitations of NIR Spectrometry7.3 Visible/Near Infrared Spectrometric DA Meter7.4 Significance of Nondispersive (NDIR) Absorption Spectroscopy in Freshness Detection of Produce7.5 Determination of Fruit Ripeness Using Ultraviolet Spectrometry by Measuring Fluorescence of Chlorophyll8. Electrochemical Sensor8.1 Electrocatalytic Electrochemical Sensor offers sensitivity and portability suitable for ethylene detection9. Calorimetric Sensor9.1 Colorimetric Sensing can also Prove to be a Suitable Technology for Freshness Detection10. Other Technologies to Measure Fruit or Vegetable Maturity or Ripeness10.1 Capability of Ultrasonic Sensing for freshness detection10.2 Capability of Micro Gas Chromatography for freshness detection10.3 Capability of Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for freshness detection10.4 Capability of Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) for freshness detection10.5 Laser Biospeckle Measurements for Freshness Detection10.6 Additional Methods to Measure Fruit Maturity or Ripeness11. Ranking of Key Technologies suitable for detecting Fruit/Vegetable Ripeness11.1 Electrochemical and gas chromatography are highly suitable for determination of fruit ripeness11.2 Cost effective E-Nose will have potential in the determination of produce freshness11.3 NIR Spectroscopy will have a potential as a cost-effective solution of determining fruit ripeness11.4 Hyperspectral imaging has the capability to acquire large amount of information needed for freshness detection11.5 UV fluorescence measures chlorophyll from the fruits' skin for freshness detection11.6 X-Ray and Terahertz Imaging are the other technologies which have a potential for freshness detection11.7 RGB and photoacoustic spectroscopy are being investigated for quality inspection11.8 CRDS offers measurement using near infrared laser12. Conclusions and Strategic Recommendations12.1 Affordability and accuracy are some of the key parameters expected from sensing technologies for freshness detection12.2 Sensing of ethylene aids in identifying the ripeness of fruits and vegetables12.3 Traditional ethylene measuring techniques have been expensive and laborious12.4 E-noses can be suitable for comparing VOCs suitable for detecting fruit ripeness13. Industry Contacts13.1 Industry Contacts For more information about this report click?HERE