HortoScan

Fruit & Vegetable Quality

Quality you can prove, not just claim.

From €6/parameter
FUNDÃO, PORTUGAL INDEPENDENT LABORATORY SOIL MICROBIOME

HortoScan measures the quality of harvested fruit and vegetables. Each parameter — firmness, sugar (Brix), pH and nitrates — is priced individually from €6, so you order only what you need and get a single consolidated report, typically in about one working day. A volume break applies above 10 samples.

It is built for producers, packhouses and co-operatives running a continuous quality programme — tracking harvest timing, meeting certification and export standards, and backing buyer negotiations with data rather than a one-off test.

YOUR ENTRY POINT

From six euros per parameter, HortoScan is designed for regular monitoring. Not a one-off test, but a continuous quality programme that pays for itself through stronger pricing and reduced waste.

WHAT WE MEASURE

Four Metrics That Define Quality

Firmness €6 / €4 above 10

Texture and structural integrity — harvest-timing indicator

Brix €6 / €4 above 10

Sugar content — the measure of sweetness and maturity

pH €10 / €8 above 10

Acidity level — impacts flavour, shelf life and processing

Nitrates €10 / €8 above 10

Nitrogen residues — food safety and regulatory compliance

PRICING

Per Parameter, Per Sample

Each parameter is priced individually. You can order one or all four. The volume break kicks in above 10 samples in the same submission, on every parameter.

  • Firmness — €6 / sample · €4 above 10
  • Sugar (Brix) — €6 / sample · €4 above 10
  • pH — €10 / sample · €8 above 10
  • Nitrates — €10 / sample · €8 above 10
WHAT YOU GET
  • Per-parameter quality results with reference ranges
  • Single consolidated report when multiple parameters are ordered
  • Volume break above 10 samples on every parameter
  • Fast turnaround designed for ongoing quality programmes
IDEAL FOR
Harvest Timing

Track Brix and firmness to pinpoint the optimal harvest window.

Quality Certification

Generate reports that meet GlobalGAP, organic, and export standards.

Buyer Negotiations

Prove quality with data. Command premium prices with evidence.

Continuous Monitoring

Weekly or bi-weekly testing throughout the growing season.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Which parameters can you measure?

Firmness, sugar content (Brix), pH and nitrates. You can order any combination — each parameter is priced individually.

How much does it cost?

Firmness and Brix are €6 per parameter (€4 above 10 samples). pH and nitrates are €10 per parameter (€8 above 10 samples). A four-parameter panel on 10+ samples therefore costs €24 per sample.

How fast do you turn it around?

About 1 working day for the standard panel — HortoScan is built for regular monitoring, not one-off testing.

Ready to start?

Send us your samples, share your research question, or tell us about your project — we'll design the right analytical protocol.

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