It sounds almost like science fiction. But it'll be on the market this year. A scanner that not only analyzes fruit and vegetables' internal quality. It also predicts how long they'll keep. "We're a ...

A new avocado scanner uses infrared technology to determine ripeness, helping shoppers pick the perfect fruit without squeezing or bruising it. The machines are currently being tested in Tesco stores ...

Researchers have developed a compact, handheld mid-infrared imaging spectrometer that can produce high-resolution chemical maps of a sample without using stains or labels. With further development, ...

Food-waste reduction company OneThird developed an infrared scanner, already being tested in Tesco stores, that reads ripeness levels to help shoppers pick the perfect fruit. Stacey Leasca is an award ...