Blackberries and raspberries, commonly known as Rubus berries, are commercially grown
worldwide across different climates. Rubus berries contain wide array of phytochemicals …

Postharvest losses and quality changes of fruit and vegetables, along the value chain, are a
result of microbial activity and negative impacts of ethylene. It has become important to …

E-beam irradiation was studied as a post-harvest treatment for red raspberries (Rubus
idaeus L.). Microbial inactivation (natural microbiota and potential pathogenic bacteria) and …

Following the market trends, the consumption of fresh and cold-pressed juice in Europe is
increasing. However, a primary concern–particularly in apple juice–is the related outbreaks …

A laboratory-based study testing 9 Listeria innocua strains independently and a cocktail of
11 Listeria monocytogenes strains was carried out. The aim was to identify suitable L …

Contamination by Salmonella is one of the major reasons for food recalls and outbreaks.
This study developed a pulsed light emitting diode (LED) reactor to dry pet food pellets and …

From field harvest to cold room storage, rockmelon accumulates heat from the high ambient
temperature which accelerates the metabolic changes and shortens the market life of the …

Foodborne pathogen L. monocytogenes is a major concern in the frozen food industry. In
this study, the decontamination efficiency of UV-C and HIPL for the inactivation of L …

Background: Apple juice is useful for preventing cardiovascular disease, degenerative
disease, and cancer. The supply of apple juice is often contaminated with microbes due to …

Sustainable food supply is a primary concern for food industries, governments, and
international agencies worldwide. Food processors are under constant pressure to create …