AGROSTA strengthens two decades of presence in international postharvest research

For more than twenty years, researchers around the world have used AGROSTA instruments in studies focused on the quality, ripeness and preservation of fruit and vegetables. The company has compiled a complete bibliography featuring 269 scientific publications, doctoral theses and conference proceedings published between 2004 and 2026, with 78 of these references published during the last three years.

This body of scientific work highlights the importance of objective texture and colour measurement in postharvest research. The studies cover crops including cherries, tomatoes, strawberries, apples, apricots, pomegranates, peaches, citrus fruit and kiwis, among many others. They have been published in specialised journals such as Postharvest Biology and Technology, Scientia Horticulturae, Acta Horticulturae, Agronomy and BMC Plant Biology.

AGROSTA is a French manufacturer of electronic instruments for determining the texture and colour of fruit and vegetables. Its work focuses on providing reliable measurements for research, quality control and decision-making throughout production, storage and marketing processes. The company is committed to ongoing innovation, supported by a team of aeronautical engineers.

Among its solutions is the Belle general-purpose texture analyser, known for its value for money and sold worldwide. The company’s portfolio also includes equipment developed to address the specific requirements of different crops and working environments.

Introduced in 2023, the Agrosta®Rose has become a versatile analyser for postharvest laboratories. It can operate as a penetrometer for crisp fruit and vegetables, as well as a deflection meter for soft produce. Its applications range from apples, pears, kiwis, onions and carrots to cherries, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, oranges and grapefruits. It has also delivered significant results in non-destructive industrial-scale avocado testing.

The Agrosta 100 Field is the upgraded version of the historic Durofel instrument, originally developed by CTIFL. It is designed to analyse the texture of soft fruit such as tomatoes, blueberries and cherries, and can calculate statistics, store data on a microSD card and transfer results to mobile devices or Windows computers via Bluetooth Low Energy.

The range also includes the Agrosta 100 Blue, designed for delicate produce such as tomatoes, blueberries, cherries, plums, grapes, strawberries and olives. Its Bluetooth connectivity, ceramic sensor and Android and Windows applications facilitate the recording, classification and immediate analysis of results.

In addition, the Agrosta Wonderfast features an interchangeable rotating plate, allowing penetration and compression-resistance tests to be carried out. Its accuracy, selection of available plates and capacity to analyse different sizes make it a suitable tool for a wide range of fruit and vegetables.

With this scientific and technological track record, AGROSTA further strengthens its position as a specialist partner for research centres, breeding companies, growers and laboratories seeking to objectively assess the ripeness, firmness and quality of their produce.

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