This review article examines emerging physical technologies for postharvest processing of fruits and vegetables, focusing on techniques such as vacuum cooling and hydrocooling, microwave heating, pulsed electric fields, cold plasma, and high hydrostatic pressure. The effectiveness of each treatment in reducing microbial load and maintaining quality is evaluated, taking into account matrix variability. Additionally, hurdle technology approaches, which combine multiple techniques for synergistic effects, are explored. Finally, the article discusses future challenges in optimizing the final product quality using cost-effective and sustainable methods. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104619

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