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Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, Inc. is slowing the yellowing process of limes for lime growers and wholesalers across the U.S., according to a news release.
Fruit technology solution provider Hectre is finding industry acceptance with Spectre Top Down, a tool the company reports is capable of sizing more than 5,000 apples straight off the truck at receiving stations.
BioConsortia displayed its innovation pipeline on Aug. 30 at its Davis, Calif., headquarters in an investor-focused Technology Showcase event.
Hazel Technologies, Inc.’s Hazel 100 bin sachets have become a versatile and reliable solution for small, midsize, and even larger apple growers and cold storage operators, according to a news release.
Los Angeles-based WARP, a tech-enabled network of cross-docks and carriers specializing in middle-mile solutions, has announced Jake McPaul as a new executive for the company.
Kwik Lok is introducing its new 865B at the International Floral and Produce Association (IFPA) show in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 27-29, 2022.
Castleton, N.Y.-based Windy Hill Orchard has found the solution it needed for fruit preservation with Chicago-based Hazel Technologies.
Being prepared for everything from natural disasters to cybersecurity attacks are just some of the reasons produce companies should strategically invest in tech today, says Patrick Day of ZAG Technical Services.
Isaac Mazor, founder and CEO of Israel-based Nanovel Ltd., says the company expects to launch its beta version of an autonomous tree fruit harvester in 2023 for the citrus market.
Bayer has announced the company has closed its previously announced transaction with Ginkgo Bioworks to begin a multiyear strategic partnership to accelerate research and development of ag biological products.
Western Growers is celebrating the start of the first American edition of the ag robotics conference FIRA with videos showing new technology that will help solve the industry’s ongoing labor shortage.
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Can a computer taste a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell scientists which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good, according to a University of Florida news release.
A new ag-tech report from the Western Growers Association is the first in a new annual series that will track, measure and report on industry progress in harvest automation across the fresh produce industry.
Food Logistics, a supply chain publication, has named Joseph Battoe, CEO of Varcode, a winner of the 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, according to a news release.
Kingsville, Ontario-based TriSon Farms has chosen Sollum Technologies’ fully dynamic grow light solution, according to a news release.
Ag-tech startup’s Quick-Pay+ is designed to allow producers to receive 96% of their shipment’s value in 24 hours.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies has planned its first quality summit of the year for Feb. 25. The one-hour event will focus on stone fruit quality.
After a successful trial with the Hazel 100 fruit treatment in 2021, Spicewood, Texas-based The Fredericksburg Peach Co. has committed to the technology for 2022.
Canada-based Accu-Label Inc. has announced it is in the final stages of certifying its COMPOST-it brand compostable labels.
There is plenty of business growth ahead for high-tech fruit and nut variety development, according to a new report from Rabobank.
Datasembly’s proprietary technology platform gives users access to hyperlocal pricing, promotions and assortment insight.
CropTrak has released a platform update that expands its capabilities to provide multi-stakeholders complete visibility of the financial transactions across their ingredient supply chain, according to a news release.
Cybersecurity is an ag issue now, and that real and present threat should spark industry-wide attention to the issue, Greg Gatzke, president of Zag Technical Services said at the Viva Fresh Expo.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. is hosting the Grape Quality Summit the first week of May.
Inteligistics is making its solutions and digitization available to companies throughout the perishable supply chain, according to a news release.
Cary, N.C.-based Railinc’s TransmetriQ unit has announced a major advance in shipment tracking and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) services, according to a news release.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has opened registration for its 2nd annual Apple Quality Summit.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, Inc. has announced a second-year collaboration with Biglerville, Pa.-based grower-shipper Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.
The Packer is seeking industry input on the June 13 special section on packaging and processing technology.
California scientists are using helicopters to study aquifers with the hope of recharging ground water.