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Introducing the New Agrosta 100: The Ultimate Durofel Firmness Tester

Laurent Klotz — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:10:13 +0000

For over 12 years, Agrosta has been at the forefront of innovation in fruit firmness testing, continuously refining its technology to meet the evolving needs of professionals in the agricultural and food industries. Today, we are excited to unveil the new Agrosta 100, the latest evolution of our renowned Durofel firmness tester.

This versatile tool for reliable fruit quality testing is specifically designed for soft fruits and berries, ensuring precise and consistent measurements. With the trusted Durofel scale (0-100), it provides highly accurate firmness assessments for fruits such as blueberries, tomatoes, cherries, grapes, strawberries, plums, apricots, peaches, and olives.

Meeting the Needs of Modern Fruit Quality Testing

The Agrosta 100 is the result of continuous innovation and direct feedback from industry professionals. Over the past decade, the agricultural and food industries have seen increasing demands for precision, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. Ensuring consistent fruit quality has become more important than ever, whether for research, production, or distribution.

Previous models of the Durofel firmness tester have been widely used and trusted, but technology is constantly evolving. Users needed a more intuitive, and more robust device that could provide real-time insights while maintaining the reliability of the Durofel scale.

What Makes the New Agrosta 100 Unique? A Leap Forward in Innovation

The Agrosta 100 is more than just an upgrade—it features a completely redesigned console and user interface, integrating the latest technology for greater usability, efficiency, and durability. While maintaining the trusted Durofel firmness testing standard, this new generation introduces major improvements in touchscreen navigation, data management, and real-time analysis, making it significantly more advanced than previous models.

1. A High-Definition Touchscreen for Seamless Navigation

The Agrosta 100 features a large 5.5-inch HD touchscreen, delivering:

Intuitive navigation with a modern, user-friendly interface.
Instant access to measurements, statistics, and batch management.
High visibility in any working condition, whether in the lab or the field.

The user interface has been significantly improved, now featuring:

A detailed list of measurements for quick review.
A circular display that visually represents firmness values.
A real-time graph to track variations and trends.
Easy consultation of exported batches in CSV or PDF format directly from the console.

2. A Dual-Purpose Device: Use with Console or Direct PC Connection

The Agrosta 100 is a 2-in-1 device, offering unmatched flexibility.

It can be used as a standalone system with the touchscreen console for on-the-go testing.
Alternatively, the firmness tester can be connected directly to a computer via USB, allowing users to operate it with the dedicated Agrosta software.

This feature makes the Agrosta 100 adaptable to different workflows, whether in a field environment or a laboratory setting.

3. Unmatched Durability: Built for Field and Lab Use

The Agrosta 100 has been redesigned from the ground up to withstand demanding environments:

Shockproof and waterproof console, ensuring maximum protection.
Tempered glass screen, resistant to scratches and impacts.
Reinforced USB connectivity for a secure and stable data transfer.

This makes it the most robust Agrosta firmness tester ever built, capable of enduring daily use in both laboratory and agricultural conditions.

4. Smart Data Management & Instant Export Capabilities

One of the most significant advancements is its advanced data management system, offering:

MicroSD card storage, allowing users to save large data sets with ease.
Direct PDF and CSV export, streamlining data processing and reporting.
A dedicated Files tab, giving users instant access to stored reports without the need for complex data transfers.

Users can retrieve their exported batches by directly connecting the console to a computer via USB or by removing the microSD card and accessing the files manually.

5. Enhanced Measurement Modes

The Agrosta 100 is designed to provide more precise and flexible testing with:

Single or multi-point measurement options (2 to 4 readings per fruit).
Automatic averaging, ensuring higher consistency and eliminating manual calculations.
Real-time statistical analysis, displaying key indicators such as firmness average, standard deviation, and batch variations.

See the Agrosta 100 in Action!

Discover how the new Agrosta 100 revolutionizes fruit firmness testing with its advanced features and enhanced usability.

📽️ Watch the demonstration video of the Agrosta 100 to see it in action!

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This video will walk you through the key functionalities, from setup to real-time measurement and data management.

The Future of Fruit Firmness Testing Is Here

With its cutting-edge design, enhanced measurement accuracy, and advanced data management, the Agrosta 100 sets a new benchmark in Durofel firmness testing. Whether used as a standalone device with its touchscreen console or connected directly to a computer, it provides unmatched flexibility for professionals in agriculture, food production, and research.

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How Are Texture Analyzers Used for Fruits?

Laurent Klotz — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:04:00 +0000

Texture analyzers are essential tools in the food industry to ensure the quality of fruits and vegetables. By measuring parameters such as firmness, elasticity, and resistance to compression, these devices provide crucial information about the ripeness, quality, and texture of products. Texture is a key factor in consumer satisfaction, as it influences both the tasting experience and the shelf life of the product.

Texture analyzers are not only used to test the quality of fruits but also play a vital role in scientific research and genetic breeding programs. By providing accurate data, these tools help improve the consistency and quality of fruit varieties.

OzBlu : Ensuring Quality with the AGROSTA® Winterwood

OzBlu, a major player in blueberry production, uses the AGROSTA® Winterwood to measure the firmness of their fruits. This firmness tester, adhering to the Durofel standard, is ideal for fruits with smooth, delicate skins, such as blueberries. Thanks to this device, OzBlu can sort their fruits based on texture, ensuring a consistent experience for the consumer.

Using the AGROSTA® Winterwood allows OzBlu to ensure that every batch of blueberries has the ideal firmness, eliminating any unpleasant texture variations within the same container. This attention to detail is one of the reasons why some of their blueberries won the prestigious Superior Taste Awards. By offering exceptional quality fruits, OzBlu meets the expectations of even the most demanding consumers.

Oregon Blueberry: Enhancing Genetic Crossbreeding with Texture Analysis

Oregon Blueberry uses our texture analyzers to optimize its blueberry genetic breeding programs. With the AGROSTA® Winterwood, they measure the firmness of different blueberry cultivars, allowing them to select the best texture characteristics for their crossbreeds. The data obtained helps create more resilient, tastier, and better-adapted blueberry varieties to specific growing conditions.

Texture analysis plays a key role in the continuous improvement of fruit varieties, ensuring higher-quality products better suited to market needs.

Tomato Solutions: Ensuring Hybrid Tomato Quality

Tomato Solutions, a company specializing in the breeding, production, and marketing of hybrid tomato seeds, uses the AGROSTA® 100 Field to measure the firmness of their tomatoes. This advanced firmness tester, with a 2.4″ color touchscreen and customizable measurements, is designed to provide optimal precision when testing the firmness of a variety of fruits, including tomatoes.

With the AGROSTA® 100 Field, Tomato Solutions ensures that their tomatoes meet the ideal texture standards for both processing and fresh markets. This device plays an essential role in selecting the varieties to cross, ensuring firm, uniform, and superior quality tomatoes.

The AGROSTA® Rose: Versatility for All Types of Produce

Launched in 2023, the AGROSTA® Rose is a revolutionary fruit and vegetable texture analyzer. Designed to perform both penetrometry tests (for crunchy fruits and vegetables) and deflection measurements (for softer produce), this device is an essential tool for post-harvest laboratories. It can analyze almost any type of fruit or vegetable, especially for non-destructive testing on a large scale, including fruits like avocados, cherries, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, and citrus fruits.

The AGROSTA® Rose stands out due to its versatility, being able to test firmer fruits like apples, pears, and carrots through penetrometry, as well as softer produce with deflection measurement. Equipped with a 2.4″ color touchscreen and customizable measurements, it is the perfect tool for rapid and reliable texture analysis of fruits on a large scale.

Conclusion: The Future of Fruit Quality Testing

Texture analyzers, such as the AGROSTA® Winterwood, AGROSTA® 100 Field, and AGROSTA® Rose, are revolutionizing the way the food industry ensures the quality of fruits. Whether for scientific research, enhancing genetic breeding programs, or post-harvest control, these tools provide precise data that help produce tastier, more resilient, and more uniform fruits.

At Agrosta, we take pride in offering high-tech solutions to help businesses optimize the quality of their products. With our texture analyzers, companies like BerryWorld, Ocean Spray, Oregon Blueberry, and Tomato Solutions can maintain the highest standards of quality and innovation in their respective sectors.

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