Technology news from Eurofruit
Technology news stories with a direct relevance to the European fresh produce business, including updates on production and harvesting systems, sorting and grading machinery, packaging, coldstorage and controlled atmosphere, digital management, robots and automation, vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Citrosol joins ARI Hub innovation platform
Move is part of company’s commitment to the development and sustainability of the agri-food sector
Stickers in the spotlight
Duncan Jones, senior marketing manager at Sinclair, looks at navigating the complexities of sustainable fruit stickers.
SanLucar goes digital with Hispatec
Technology company signs strategic agreement with SanLucar to digitise its agronomic operations
Fast-track breeding brings TR4 resistant bananas a step closer
The first genetically modified TR4 resistant Cavendish banana is here, but a conventionally bred version could still be some years away
Albert Heijn uses AI to improve strawberry offer
Retailer says new technology can cope with variations in product shelf-life and make far more accurate predictions
Agrofresh expands offering in Brazil
Post-harvest freshness solutions specialist has SmartFresh InBox solution approved in Brazil
Tickets on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors can buy their tickets online now to save up to 40 per cent and beat the queues in Hong Kong
Dutch Greenhouse Delta Indian trade mission a success
Successful HortiRoad2India trade mission strengthens relations and explores high-tech collaborations in Indian horticulture
Study unlocks secret of strawberry colouration
Researchers identify a new protein responsible for giving strawberries their red colour
Limoneira partners with Apeel
Citrus heavyweight enters into exclusive licensing relationship with Apeel to improve quality and extend the shelf-life of its lemons
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Albert Heijn uses AI to improve strawberry offer
Retailer says new technology can cope with variations in product shelf-life and make far more accurate predictions
Lidl delivers pay hat-trick
Lidl store and warehouse workers receive third pay rise in 12 months
RedPop gets a ticket to ride
The new apple variety is riding high in the UK with adverts on London’s double decker buses this spring
ClemenGold International shares its citrus
Around 1,000 tonnes of citrus is to be distributed to disadvantaged communities this year
Agrofresh expands offering in Brazil
Post-harvest freshness solutions specialist has SmartFresh InBox solution approved in Brazil
Eden obtains authorisation for Mevalone in Poland
Certification will allow growers to apply Mevalone to grapes to protect and treat outbreaks of Botrytis cinerea, as well as on apples to prevent post-harvest storage diseases
Carton Pack reveals Smilesys acquisition
Majority stake will enhance its footprint in sustainable products while expanding into innovative technologies
Future Crops’ equipment to be auctioned
Bankrupt vertical farming company is having its equipment auctioned through the Troostwijk Auctions platform
Agrinorm secures new funding
AgTech startup confirms a seven-digit round of financing to develop its AI-powered software
AgroFresh makes executive appointments
Key leadership appointments enhance capabilities in global operations, information technology, digital solutions and global talent