Why an fresh produce shelf life test?
Fresh produce products have a limited shelf life by nature. Nevertheless, every year large quantities of fruit and vegetables are thrown away because quality deteriorates faster than expected. This leads to unnecessary costs, extra environmental impact and last but not least, dissatisfied consumers.
Shelf-life testing gives you objective insight into the actual lifespan of products. This allows you to make informed choices about storage, packaging and distribution, UC codes and TGT codes.
Multiple measurements in a set time
For a shelf life test, we collect products from the producer, distribution center or supermarket. Half of the product is assessed immediately, the other half is put away under controlled conditions and measured again after one or more set periods of time.
Through this double measurement, we compare the quality at the time of purchase with the quality at the end of the agreed period. We tailor the duration and conditions of the test to the product and the purpose of the study. The purpose of the test is important for the design.
Want to know if a product will keep after a week requires a different setup that the question of how long is my product shelf life or which product has a longer shelf life. We help with the customer with the right test setup.
What does a shelf life test give you?
You get reliable data on quality development and shelf life. This enables you to optimize processes, reduce waste and wastage and keep consumers happy.
Concrete benefits for you
- You reduce shrinkage and food waste
- You can support decisions about THT and logistics.
- You optimize storage and transport conditions
- You save costs through better quality forecasting
- You strengthen sustainability and customer confidence
Practical advice for improvements
Our specialists have extensive knowledge of fruit and vegetable quality and work with detailed protocols. They combine practical experience with measurable quality criteria so that results are reliable and reproducible. You not only receive figures, but the results are also evaluated together so that the data can be optimally used to implement improvements.
Responding to environmental objectives
The demand for less packaging material is growing, but this must not lead to additional waste. With targeted shelf life tests you discover how products behave without or with alternative packaging. This way you work sustainably while maintaining product quality. Through regular testing you keep responding to changing market demands and environmental objectives.
Frequently asked questions
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An examination in which product quality is measured at multiple points in time to determine actual shelf life.
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At producers, distribution centers or directly at the supermarket.
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To compare the quality at purchase with the quality at the end of the retention period.
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This varies by product and objective and is coordinated in advance.
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Yes, they provide insight into the impact of packaging choices on product quality.
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A clear report with measurement results and practical optimization recommendations.
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