Postharvest Horticulture Training
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Manufactured by PostHarvest Technologiesbased in AUSTRALIA
Here at PostHarvest, we’ve noticed the lack of available resources around fresh produce handling and education, so we’ve collaborated with a number of industry authorities to help map out learning pathways for numerous stages within the cold ...
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Manufactured by PostHarvest Technologiesbased in AUSTRALIA
Similar to nectarines, peaches are a stone fruit with a juicy, sweet flesh. The main difference between the two is the skin. Peaches have a thin, fuzz-covered skin, while nectarines are smooth with no fuzz. The flesh ranges from white to pale orange, and they can be interchanged in recipes. The best part: Both are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that provide health ...
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Manufactured by PostHarvest Technologiesbased in AUSTRALIA
If you’ve heard that bananas are high in carbohydrates, you may be wondering whether they’re a healthy fruit to eat. Bananas are made up of mostly complex carbohydrates, including resistant starch, which offers digestive health benefits. The vitamins and potassium in bananas are good for your blood pressure and overall health. Here are some of the details on this beloved ...
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Manufactured by PostHarvest Technologiesbased in AUSTRALIA
The flavour of fruits and vegetables is influenced by maturity and quality at harvest and by how they are stored afterwards. To maintain the freshness and flavour of the produce you buy at the market or grow in your garden, you should know how to store it at home. Many fruits and vegetables should be stored only at room temperature because refrigerator temperatures (usually 3.3° to 5.6°C ...
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Manufactured by PostHarvest Technologiesbased in AUSTRALIA
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is healthy, but care must be taken to be sure fruits and vegetables do not become contaminated with harmful bacteria. In just the United States, one in four people suffers from foodborne illnesses each year. Some of these illnesses have been traced to eating raw fruits or ...
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Manufactured by PostHarvest Technologiesbased in AUSTRALIA
Have you ever had to throw away fruits and vegetables just because they didn’t look edible anymore? Most of us get a little carried away at the store and buy more than we can eat, often getting enticed by “buy 2 get 1 free” type deals that only end up being a wasteful practice, especially when you don’t store them properly. If this is the case with you, there are ways to ...
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Manufactured by PostHarvest Technologiesbased in AUSTRALIA
While food loss can happen at different stages of the food value chain, around 24% occurs during post-harvest handling and storage. This is a result of several factors such as changes in weather, pests, fungus, handling, disease, human error, and so ...
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