Technology news from Produce Plus
Technology news stories with a direct relevance to the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand, 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.
Australia’s A$130m Fasta horticulture export programme powers ahead
Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance has launched more than 50 projects in the first 12 months
GoMicro AI tech enhances leafy green quality assessment
Australian company’s technology detects defects and evaluates freshness
Plant & Food welcomes changes to New Zealand gene technology regulations
New Zealand government to relax biotechnology regulatory system allowing the use of tools such as Crispr for plant breeding
Simona Turin and Andrew Garner join Hectre board
New Zealand ag-tech company strengthens board with two new directors
Rockit selects Wyma as key equipment supplier
Wyma to lead upgrade of Rockit’s Te Ipu packing facility in New Zealand
Government injects A$5m into Melbourne irradiation upgrade to aid horticulture exports
Investment will double the irradiation capacity at the Steritech X-ray facility boosting biosecurity protections and enhancing trade opportunities for fresh produce
Fruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Stacked Farm scales up as first facility hits full production
Australian vertical farming company’s automated Gold Coast facility reaches full capacity as construction of Melbourne site begins
Food Agility launches digital stonefruit orchard project
Digital orchard model to help Australian stonefruit growers adapt to a changing climate
E.E. Muir & Sons changes name to Muirs as part of brand update
Leading Australian family-owned agribusiness unveils new brand position ‘Grow Forward’
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Seeka forecasts record operational earnings
Company expects full year earnings between NZ$21mn and NZ$25mn, up from a loss of NZ$21mn in 2023
IFPA ANZ managing director Ben Hoodless resigns
Hoodless steps down after almost two years in the role, search for replacement underway
Brismark launches Brisbane Markets price reporting app
App was developed in response to industry criticism around price transparency
Fruit shop owner crowned Mango King at Brisbane Markets Mango Auction
John Nicolaou bid A$32,000 to win second Mango King title
Bananas buy free gym entry in new Australian Bananas campaign
Consumers get access to a free gym session on National Banana Day as part of Banana Gym Pass
QUT to enhance exotic mushroom output
Australian exotic and native mushroom production to receive technological boost from Queensland University of Technology project
Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers
Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business
Ag-tech provider urges growers to act on compliance
AgPick Technology chief executive says growers can use readily available technology to ensure compliance
Fresh produce marketplace Refresh:Food launches
Woolworths-backed startup helps growers find buyers for excess fresh produce
Aporo hits billion fruit milestone
Global Pac Technologies and Robotics Plus celebrate the billionth piece of fruit robotically packed by Aporo machines