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.
Sollum study offers cucumber lighting insight
Delphy collaboration explores how far-red modulation and short morning blue light can optimise cucumber growth, physiological balance, and energy efficiency
Macfrut: News and highlights from Rimini trade fair
Fruitnet presents a round-up of stories from this year’s Macfrut trade show, which took place in Rimini on 6-8 May
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Tropic announce gene editing partnership
Alliance adds to Syngenta’s toolbox of new breeding technologies enhancing its ability to address emerging disease threats
Maersk upgrades IoT connectivity across its fleet
Shipping giant has begun the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform OneWireless aboard 450 vessels
USAID cuts a “threat” to small farmers in developing world
The consequences of the termination of USAID-funded technical assistance programmes are hard to predict for the global fruit and vegetables business, but small producers are likely to be the first to feel an impact
Fefpeb warns of mounting price challenges
Federation reports on upward price pressure on the pallet business in recent months
Sun World partners with Clarifresh to boost quality control
Collaboration will help the breeder’s licensees to enhance quality consistency, standardisation, and reduce rejections
IGD calls for accelerated AI and robotics adoption
Analyst says greater investment is needed to transform food systems with technology, particularly in the face of the labour cost crunch
AI offers solutions in food supply chain compliance
New tools using Artificial Intelligence signal a shift in how the food industry handles “certification overload”, according to Dutch AI solutions provider Agriplace
DB Schenker joins DCSA+ partnership programme
The move is seen as a step towards accelerate digital transformation in shipping
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Is ozone the future of sustainable water treatment?
In the face of growing concerns over water scarcity, Camilla Khrulova, CEO of Sweden’s JC Environment, sees ozone as the environmentally responsible solution to water treatment in the fresh produce sector
AgroFresh helps growers pick right time to harvest
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
Mission Produce inaugurates Guatemala packhouse
New facility expands upon the company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round
Source.ag partners with Axia Vegetable Seeds
Axia Vegetable Seeds is set to integrate Source.ag’s solutions into its Demo Greenhouse to optimise cultivation strategies and boost operational efficiency
Oppy and Deep offer greenhouse partnership update
Year-long partnership is on track to deliver one of Canada’s greenest and most innovative greenhouses, utilising Deep’s geothermal energy expertise
CH Robinson hits AI landmark
The global logistics provider says artificial intelligence has now performed over 3mn shipping tasks
The wild potential of AI
Given the plethora of potential uses in the fresh produce sector, AI undoubtedly has the power to reshape the business, but its ability to create certainty for growers comes with a dose of unpredictability
San Diego researchers reveal new robotic picker design
Robot uses measuring tape-like fingers to grip and pick fruit
IFCO’s SmartCycle “transforms sustainability principles into action”
The reusable packaging solutions provider is celebrating two years of sustainable innovation at Dannstadt Service Centre with the release of a behind-the-scenes video
Farmable trials AI-powered farm management software
Pilot is first step in delivering a fully integrated AI-driven platform to help drive better decisions