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Using 1000 Kernel Weight for Better Food Processing Quality and Control
1000 Kernel Weight (TKW) Â is a simple yet powerful quality indicator in the seed and grain industry. As Jeremy Boychyn, MSc. P.Ag.,...
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Mar 272 min read
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New Feature: Classify Broken Rice Kernel by Shape
Vibe's new feature improves rice quality assessment by analyzing the length and shape of each grain. This more accurate method enhances...
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Mar 271 min read
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The Quality Standard Paradox: How Rice Grading Creates Wrong Incentives
Introduction International standards ensure quality, consistency, and fair pricing in global rice trading. However, the metrics designed...
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Mar 273 min read
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FRESHNESS INDEX for Post Harvest Operations
Raspberries have a short shelf life and are a high-value product, so it’s in the best interest of both the supplier and the store to...
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Mar 271 min read
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What the International Standards Miss on Chalky Rice Kernels
Chalkiness in rice refers to the presence of opaque, white areas within the grain, caused by air spaces in the starch structure. It is...
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Mar 272 min read
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Farmers receive $300 per metric ton for wheat, yet the same weight of sliced bread at Safeway Supermarket costs $7,000. That's a dramatic 23X markup!
Yes, the wheat-to-flour yield is around 70-75%, and other added costs include transportation, ingredients, power, and margins. Still, the...
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Mar 271 min read
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Approaching 25 years of progress towards Fusarium headblight resistance in southern soft red winter wheat
"Tremendous progress has been made in variety development and host plant resistance to mitigate the impact of Fusarium head blight (FHB)...
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Nov 10, 20241 min read
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"The Vibe is my stress relief pills!"
That's what the operations manager exclaimed with a laugh when he walked into the quality lab to say hello. His words caught me off...
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Oct 26, 20241 min read
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🌾 A Discovery in Quinoa Analysis 🌾
At Vibe Imaging Analytics, we're passionate about advancing grain analysis. A recent discovery with quinoa is a perfect example of how...
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Oct 12, 20242 min read
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Hello Industrial Hemp
One of the best parts of our journey at Vibe is meeting new people from different locations worldwide, learning about new agriculture and...
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Sep 21, 20242 min read
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Quantifying Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in Wheat Spikes
When Gary Coukell from ICMS inquired about our ability to analyze wheat spikes for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and quantify the level of...
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Sep 21, 20241 min read
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The Rise of Super Grain Blends in Packaged Food Products A Story of Quality and Efficiency
In today's competitive food market, packaged products featuring super grain blends are experiencing a surge in popularity. These...
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Jul 14, 20242 min read
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IND Hemp developed a digital method to precisely define hemp fiber color in collaboration with Vibe Imaging Analytics
Introduction IND Hemp, a Montana-based, family-owned company focused on sustainable industrial hemp seeds, hearts, and fiber, strives to...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read
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The Impact of the Internet on Food Quality
In recent months, we've seen food producers increase their focus on analyzing food products for quality from a much broader perspective....
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Customer Testimonials Fuel Our Obsession for Customers' Focus
We always appreciate good feedback, it feels like an energy boost, Sharing Email from Dr. Alvaro Durand-Morat to us, Thank you for the...
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Apr 14, 20241 min read
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Quantitative Data is Key for Grape Breeding! (Dr. Paola Barba)
We welcome Dr. Paola Barba and Jeff Touchman from Sun World International as our newest customers! We are truly grateful for choosing the...
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Apr 13, 20241 min read
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We Have the Datasets You Want !!!
Every executive in agriculture and food is feeling the pressure to adopt AI and generative AI technologies to enhance efficiency,...
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Mar 26, 20241 min read
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Boost Your FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) with Digital Inspection.
Digital visual inspection technology can significantly enhance product tracing and record-keeping efforts under the Food Safety...
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Mar 23, 20242 min read
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Exploring and Predicting Genetic Causes of Yield Variation inWinter Wheat
For most economically important plant species, yield is the primary focus of crop improvement, as increasing it increases the amount of...
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Mar 4, 20241 min read
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Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Cultivars
Nineteen globally diverse rice cultivars were analyzed for various chemical parameters important to malting, including germination...
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Feb 22, 20241 min read
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