Projects
Cellular segmentation of X-ray micro-CT data of fruits and vegetables using deep learning KU Leuven
Knowledge of spatial and dynamic changes of internal food microstructure improves understanding of food quality and serves a basis for developing new ways of producing, storing and processing of foods. Considering that food microstructure is essentially a complex three-dimensional (3D) multiscale property demands for further advancements in the area of 3D visualisation technology. A highly valuable imaging technique to study food ...
Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVHs) Ghent University
This tender main objective is to gain insights into the characteristics of the water and practices followed by the industry to maintain water quality used during the post-harvest handling and processing operations for fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs (ffFVHs). The information obtained should allow having an overview of different water quality scenarios in industry settings.
CO-creating sustainable and competitive FRuits and vEgetableS’ value cHains in Europe Ghent University
Starting from current best practices and key success factors observed and analysed in innovative value chains and the state of the art in technological and non-technological approaches, CO-FRESH proposes to develop techniques, tools and insights for the re-design of agri-food value chains. Through collaborative and systemic approaches, the tools and formats will be applied in 7 pilot cases representing diverse fruit and vegetables agri-food ...
Next Generation Biopesticides for the control of the most "difficult-to-manage" pests and pathogens in fruits and vegetables Ghent University
Plant pests and pathogens damage agricultural production and endanger food security. Their control relies heavily on the use of
synthetic insecticides, leading to a negative environmental impact. Developing new methods for pest and pathogen control is
therefore essential to safeguard human health and meet the challenge of increasing crop yields, while reducing the use of chemical
pesticides. The overarching objective of the ...
Enhancing Food Safety in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to Improve Quality of Life and Sustainability Development in Indonesia Ghent University
Sustainable Sourcing of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables from Senegal KU Leuven
Rural development can be a major welfare catalyst for rural Sub-Saharan African regions, as more than 80% of the poor live in rural areas and derive their livelihoods from a limited range of (on-farm) activities. Rural development – an umbrella term for all activities, programs and strategies that target to improve the livelihoods of rural households – comprises both agricultural and non-agricultural development, and can be triggered through ...
Energy-efficient cooling of fruits and vegetables. KU Leuven
The project consists of research into the impact of new refrigeration concepts on energy consumption and quality of fruit and vegetables, testing these concepts into a steering group of companies, spreading the knowledge gained widely.
New strategies for creating cell wall polymer based functional properties in fruits and vegetable based matrices. KU Leuven
Social, economic and environmental impact assessment of small-scale fruit and vegetables processing systems KU Leuven
This PhD research focuses on the social, economic and environmental impact assessment of innovative types of small-scale processing systems that yield high-quality products with high nutritional value in response to consumer needs. The processing systems are mobile or flexible units that are used by vegetable producers and/or small and medium-sized enterprises of the first processing stage. The processing systems, that focus on mild and ...