All Technology articles – Page 5
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NewsRijk Zwaan champions ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties
Dutch seed specialist Rijk Zwaan continues to develop its portfolio of tomato varieties with high resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges
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NewsIFPA develops global sustainability framework for fresh produce industry
The International Fresh Produce Association is creating a comprehensive sustainability framework to address mounting environmental, social and economic challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral supply chain
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FeaturesTTA-ISO aims for faster returns in tomato harvesting
TTA-ISO, the result of this year’s merger between Dutch firms ISO Horti and TTA, is seeing growing demand for its automation solutions, including for tomato plant grafting and robotic harvesting
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NewsZespri uses satellite technology to combat Italian kiwifruit disease
Company hails ‘revolution’ in management of vine disease moria, based on new remote sensing techniques combined with historical data
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NewsProtected Cropping Australia welcomes Michael Simonetta and Ben Hoodless to board
Appointments signal new era for organisation as it guides industry through period of rapid change
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NewsNext generation weed management takes centre stage at Gatton AgTech Showcase
Australia’s horticulture industry is set to benefit from a major innovation in weed management, announced at the Gatton AgTech Showcase. The Next Generation Weed Management Project - a three-part project being delivered by Applied Horticultural Research, Nufarm, and La Trobe University, and funded by Hort Innovation - ...
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NewsUltraviolet light helps growers put fungicides to bed in new R&D project
Hort Innovation project to validate the effectiveness of UV-C light treatment for powdery mildew
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NewsSorma Group unveils automated P&P-800 pick and pack system
Italian post-harvest machinery specialist Sorma Group has launched its new P&P-800 pick and pack system, featuring AI-powered automation and smart camera technology for precise fruit packaging and visual presentation
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NewsFischer Farms appoints sales director to new tech division
Vertical farming company’s new tech arm will manufacture scalable and efficient ‘grow containers’ for deployment worldwide
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NewsSaveggy launches plant-based coating in Sweden
Swedish startup announces one-month pilot for cucumbers with Ica and Swedish grower Odlarna
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NewsIBO Summit 2025 brings together global blueberry participants
The International Blueberry Organization Summit 2025 brought together 575 participants from 32 countries in South Africa, highlighting the region’s growing role as a key producer and exporter in the global blueberry market.
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NewsPolytunnel refusals are troubling: We need them to climate-proof UK production
Tunnel installation is a small price to pay for climate resilient food production and planning rules should reflect that, writes Nina Pullman
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NewsSyngenta partners with Heritable Agriculture for AI-powered seed selection
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has partnered with AI specialist Heritable Agriculture to use artificial intelligence and historical data to better predict the best-performing commercial vegetable varieties for different regions worldwide
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NewsPeru Meet Up: building fresh connections for Latin America’s fruit trade
Join thought leaders from across the fresh produce supply chain in Lima on 28-29 October
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NewsAmazon Fresh expands to 270 more cities in India
Amazon India’s farm-to-doorstep network now connects 13,000 farmers to millions of customers
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NewsDiMuto partners with Intel to upgrade AI-enabled fruit quality control
Collaboration to allow for AI-enabled quality control at source without need for constant connectivity
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NewsAydi raises $7.5mn for AI agronomy assistant Orth
AI-powered field operating system Aydi has closed a $7.5mn seed round to introduce and scale Orth, an AI agronomy assistant providing real-time insights to growers facing rising costs and climate challenges.
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NewsPeter Durber wins Lifetime Achievement Award at FPC Fresh Awards
London awards ceremony recognised excellence across fresh produce supply chain from groundbreaking agritech solutions to sustainability milestones
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NewsJoan Jørgensen to retire from Janssen PMP leadership role
Janssen PMP has announced the retirement of general manager Joan Jørgensen, effective March 2026, with Geoffroy de Chabot-Tramecourt set to succeed her from October 2025
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CommentAmazon Fresh store closures call checkout-free tech into question
Comment: Amazon Fresh project demonstrates how rushing into checkout-free technologies without robust testing can be costly and operationally challenging