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.
PSG opens berry genetics to wider European grower market
Steve Nelson, owner and CEO at Plant Sciences Genetics, speaks to Fruitnet about the company’s new open-market portfolio in Europe
Source.ag acquires UK AI startup Optimal
Dutch AI firm Source.ag has purchased Optimal, “closing the loop” on autonomous greenhouse control
USDA awards $16.2mn to upgrade MSU plant science greenhouses
A major USDA NIFA grant will help Michigan State University complete the modernisation of its Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex
Sorma launches EVA-700 pre-sizing machine in Madrid
Group has taken the wraps off its EVA-700 automated pre-sizing machine and Ultra-Scan internal defect detection system at Fruit Attraction
CH Robinson acquires RXO in US$5.8bn mega-deal
Landmark acquisition unites two major US logistics networks, expanding multimodal transport capabilities and strengthening refrigerated services
Comment: EU’s food safety rules are becoming a trade debate
EU farmers are asking a legitimate question: why should they be denied access to tools available to growers elsewhere, while products imported into the EU can be produced using crop protection solutions unavailable to them?
Modal Group launches rail link between Dunkirk and Lyon
Modal Group has introduced a new multi-client rail connection between Dunkirk and Lyon, complete with refrigerated transport options
Tomra unveils new 5S Blueberry sorter
Machine combines Spectrim with LUCAi, allowing precise dehydration detection, consistent sizing results, and optimised throughput
Interko engineers evolutionary air cooler
Company says its fifth-generation ripening room cooler marks a breakthrough in design, giving fruit ripeners a smarter system to maintain and control
Food Freshly to showcase new two-step wash process in Madrid
The group is moving its innovative two-step wash technology from laboratory validation into commercial applications
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Hudson River and Plantik target heat tolerance in strawberries
A partnership between the two companies aims to tackle the growing threat of rising global temperatures to strawberry yields, paving the way for heat-tolerant varieties
France’s Primland assesses weather impact on kiwifruit crop
Having withstood the summer’s multiple heatwaves, French kiwifruit growers were hit by last month’s hailstorms, with Primland expecting a 10 per cent drop in production
Picadeli Finland hits 350 salad bars as expansion continues
Greenfood Group’s AI-powered salad bar concept capitalises on rising consumer demand for fresh, healthy, and customisable meals
Cibus Capital acquires fruit and vegetable sorting specialist Aweta
Cibus Capital has reached an agreement with Standard Investment, and plans to accelerate Aweta’s R&D investment and international growth
Great White Fleet plans major expansion across Europe and Americas
Shipping and logistics specialist announces sweeping commercial expansion to offer new cold-chain links across Americas and Europe
Aldi’s Bardon DC begins fresh produce operations at scale
UK’s biggest automated warehouse begins first fruit and veg deliveries, as retailer pushes ahead with £1.6bn investment
Frigotec brings kiwifruit ripening to the fore
Ripening specialist is targeting the kiwifruit sector with its HappyRipe system, designed to solve retail quality inconsistencies while extending shelf-life
Industry partners unite to support Chile’s Aconcagua Valley
Partnership tackles water scarcity and farming resilience in key sourcing region for avocados, grapes, citrus, and cherries
Daltex secures exclusive Irritech deal across North Africa
Egyptian agribusiness has entered into a strategic partnership to distribute Irritech systems across Egypt, Algeria and Libya
Turkey’s Aksun welcomes improved conditions
After last year’s especially challenging weather in Turkey, producers feel fortunate at the lack of hail and heavy rain – but big challenges remain