postharvest

Project looks at E. coli risk during romaine postharvest cooling

Several researchers have examined the fate of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 bacteria on romaine lettuce in the field and during postharvest wa... continue reading »

Verdant Technologies receives IFPA Science & Technology Circle of Excellence Award

The award was presented at this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida. Each year, the IFPA selects one individual or organi... continue reading »

Preventing postharvest decay after rain

The past two months has seen the usual extended periods of cool evening condensation but also some decent rainfall in many parts of California. Betwee... continue reading »

BiOWiSH Fruit & Vegetable Wash aims to reduce chemicals in wash

BiOWiSH Fruit & Vegetable Wash is an organic enzyme-based product that keeps fruits and vegetables looking fresh for weeks longer than untreated p... continue reading »

Pace International announces partnership to develop decay control agent

Pace International, Valent BioSciences Corporation and DSM Food Specialties announced a global collaboration to develop the first decay control agent ... continue reading »

UC Davis Postharvest Technology Short Course set for June 13-24

Registration is now open for the University of California-Davis (UC Davis) 38th annual Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course. Cou... continue reading »

Produce safety workshop set for UC Davis

The UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center announced their popular Produce Safety: A Science-based Framework Workshop has a few spots left. The wor... continue reading »

UC Davis features diverse group of speakers at III International Conference on Fresh-cut Produce

The Postharvest Technology Center at University of California Davis is hosting the September 13-18 III International Conference on Fresh-cut Products:... continue reading »

UC Davis plans annual postharvest short course and tour

The 37th Postharvest Technology Horticultural Short Course will be held June 15-26 by the University of California, Davis Postharvest Technology Cent... continue reading »