This Sudden Blast of Light Puts Produce Into Defense Mode to Stay Fresh
Japan’s government is spotlighting a post-harvest trick that sounds almost too simple: hit harvested fruit and vegetables with a brief flash of near-infrared light, and they stay fresher longer. The technology, branded iR Fresh (iRフレッシュ®) by Shikoku Research Institute, is the centerpiece of a recent JapanGov FoodTech post. The idea is not magic packaging. According…