Felix Instruments updates its F-751 AvoAI meter for avocado dry matter analysis

Felix Instruments has announced an update to its F-751 AvoAI™ meter, introducing improvements aimed at enhancing the accuracy of dry matter measurements in avocados and supporting decision-making across the supply chain. The result is a more adaptable tool for growers, packers, importers, and distributors seeking to optimize harvest timing, storage management, and quality consistency.

According to Galen George, Director of Applied Food Science at Felix Instruments, the system’s evolution is based on real-world use:

"From the beginning, AvoAI™ has been designed to help users make decisions with greater confidence. This update reflects field experience, with improvements in accuracy, workflows, and ease of use."

Designed for real-world conditions

The updated F-751 AvoAI™ meter introduces several key improvements for operational environments:

Improved prediction accuracy

New AI-based models provide more precise estimates of dry matter content across both early- and late-season fruit, reducing uncertainty in decision-making.

Workflow optimization

Enhancements based on user experience streamline daily testing and support high-throughput environments.

New user interface

The system features a redesigned interface that simplifies navigation and data interpretation, enabling faster response from operational teams.

Integration with FruitMaps®

Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows data to be uploaded and visualized spatially, supporting trend tracking and orchard-level decision-making.

The AvoAI™ system uses artificial intelligence to learn from real harvest outcomes rather than relying on fixed thresholds, improving prediction accuracy across the full maturity curve, reducing measurement time, and enabling earlier and more reliable decisions.

Update presentation

Felix Instruments will present these improvements in an online session where the updates to the system will be explained in detail, including the new interface, accuracy enhancements, and how current users can access the upgrade.

• Session title: Avocados, Now with AI: How AI and Customer Feedback Just Made the Avocado Quality Meter More Accurate and Far Easier to Use
• Date: March 25
• Time: 9:00 AM (Pacific Time)
• Registration

During the session, the updated AvoAI™ system will be demonstrated, along with its application in real-world testing environments.

Application across the supply chain

The updated system enables users to:

• improve prediction of optimal harvest timing
• identify maturity trends earlier in the season
• reduce risks in storage and distribution
• verify postharvest lot quality with greater accuracy

The F-751 meter combines near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy with AI-based models, providing non-destructive and repeatable measurements of dry matter, a key indicator of avocado quality.

Availability

The update will be available for both new devices and existing F-751 units. Current customers will be able to access the new features through a defined upgrade process provided by the company.

For new purchases

About Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science

Felix Instruments develops advanced analytical tools for agriculture and the food industry, focused on measuring, monitoring, and improving product quality. The company serves growers, researchers, and supply chain professionals worldwide.