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.

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Could fresh produce soon be flown around the world by drone?

2024-02-28T13:21:00+00:00

As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar

ABZ Innovation at Fruit Logistica

It’s not rocket science! Prepare for lift-off at Fruit Logistica 2024

2024-01-19T11:18:00+00:00In partnership with

Leading trade fair gears up for digital revolution in agriculture, with expanded focus on smart farming and technology startups

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US certifies Victorian irradiation facility for horticulture exports

2023-12-20T00:04:00+00:00By

New irradiation trade pathway for mango and lychee exports approved

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QUT to enhance exotic mushroom output

2023-12-07T00:22:00+00:00By

Australian exotic and native mushroom production to receive technological boost from Queensland University of Technology project

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Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers

2023-11-28T14:38:00+00:00By and

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

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Ag-tech provider urges growers to act on compliance

2023-11-17T01:06:00+00:00By

AgPick Technology chief executive says growers can use readily available technology to ensure compliance

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Fresh produce marketplace Refresh:Food launches

2023-11-16T00:07:00+00:00By

Woolworths-backed startup helps growers find buyers for excess fresh produce

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Aporo hits billion fruit milestone

2023-11-01T01:09:00+00:00By

Global Pac Technologies and Robotics Plus celebrate the billionth piece of fruit robotically packed by Aporo machines

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MFC acquires Pacific Fresh packing operations

2023-10-23T05:33:00+01:00By

Citrus packing business sold to MFC while citrus orchard holdings set to hit the market

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Escavox launches new app

2023-10-19T03:20:00+01:00By

Australian supply chain data provider unveils app to help track perishables through the supply chain in real time

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Svilen Rangelov Elizabeth Oudkerk crop

Could fresh produce soon be flown around the world by drone?

2024-02-28T13:21:00+00:00

As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar

Woolworths

Woolworths cuts produce prices in autumn promotion

2024-02-28T06:05:00+00:00By

Prices Dropped programme delivers temporary discounts on hundreds of products including fresh fruit and vegetables 

Marc Werner

Costa Group appoints new CEO Marc Werner

2024-02-28T01:00:00+00:00By

Werner to head up leading Australian fresh produce business as of 1 March taking over from interim chief executive Harry Debney

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TV chef to launch Shepard avocado season

2024-02-27T04:28:00+00:00By

Australian Avocados partners with Luke Hines to launch Shepard avocado season  

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Costa Group officially changes ownership

2024-02-26T05:35:00+00:00By

North American-based consortium made up of Paine Schwartz Partners, Driscoll’s and others takes control of leading Australian fresh produce company