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Bakersfield, Calif.-based International Fruit Genetics LLC will soon be acquired by an ag innovation group based in Spain, according to a news release.
“2023 has been a tumultuous year for the horticulture industry globally,” the report says.
AgroFresh is expanding its global footprint and post-harvest product offerings to include preservation for table grapes and berries with the recent addition of South Africa-based Tessara.
Guardian Agriculture has deployed four of its aviation-grade Vertical Take-Off and Landing, or eVTOL, aircraft to spray crops in California’s Salinas Valley.
Silo Technologies says the funding will advance its capacity to develop modular solutions for inventory management, freight logistics, enhanced order management, modern payment options and innovative capital solutions.
Funds will help build Greenfield Robotics’ autonomous technology into other crops and Nitricity’s fertilizer produced without carbon emissions. Field trials begin for Nitricity’s fertilizer in the Salinas Valley.
Axiom Cloud recently closed on funding intended to accelerate the deployment of its artificial intelligence-powered module that detects refrigerant leaks without requiring any new onsite hardware or sensors.
Greenhouse-grown fruit and vegetable company Village Farms Fresh says the integration of AI-driven solutions, such as Blue Radix, is helping improve efficiency and quality.
The retailer says it will leverage Agritask’s remote sensing and data analytics to make more informed decisions on sourcing cherries and blackberries.
Sao Paulo, Brazil-based agribusiness technology company Agrotools has announced it is expanding into the North American market.
The IT consulting firm, managed services and IT security provider specializing in the agriculture and food and beverage industries will be exhibiting and leading a session on robotic process automation.
The USDA recently reviewed soybean, tomato, and potato plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they presented an increased plant pest risk compared to similar cultivated plants.
The global supply chain and logistics company was named a “Top Food Chain Technology” award winner by the Food Shippers of America’s Food Chain Digest.
After a successful 2021 trial, the company is using the shelf-life extension technology for this year’s bigger crop.
The genetics developer is marking 30 years of crop research in Mexico, hopeful that favorable weather and the workforce will lead to the next generation of vegetable varieties such as broccoli, chilies and tomatoes.
Highland Ag MarketWatch has been recognized as “Analytics Innovation Of The Year” in the fourth annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program.
The company says the Verdant Innovation Lab will help it develop solutions that extend the life and quality of perishable products.
With integration, MyProduce Professional synchronizes and updates RSM in real time, providing a seamless software experience from field to warehouse dock, to sales and into back-end accounting, according to a release.
Climate Robotics, Cultiva and Privision have been selected to pitch their innovations to produce leaders for a chance to win at least $250,000 in funding during the sixth annual AgSharks Competition in November.
Tomra Food is launching two new sorting and grading solutions at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show in California.
Procurant says it has implemented the Procurant One technology platform for perishables purchasing, produce inspections and source-to-pay order management at Schnucks Markets Inc.
The printer can print on closures with speeds that coincide with the Kwik Lok closing machines that customers already have on lines, says Karen Reed, global director of marketing and communications.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, Omer Davidi, CEO of beehive technology platform BeeHero, shares how his company’s innovations help maximize crop yields for an important resource in the produce industry.
The company, which hauls fresh and frozen food, has adopted Carrier Transicold’s Lynx Fleet telematics solution across its 39-trailer fleet.
European citrus distributor Fontestad says it has implemented the AgroFresh Control-Tec Eco system as part of its ongoing sustainability initiatives.
The new platform evaluates the medium- and long-term climate risks facing an organization’s agricultural supply chain to secure sustainable sourcing.
Created by Van Doren and GlobalPac’s research and development teams, the solution is equipped with integrated carton handling, robotic tray packing, tray-alignment features and a flexible end-effector.
The company says its Vidre+ Complex uses 1-methylcyclopropene to maintain the freshness and quality of fresh produce.
InAppStory, a platform in mobile app customer engagement, conducted a study analyzing over 5,000 stories from grocery and foodtech companies to uncover strategies that drive success.
FloraPulse president shares how his company’s water sensor can help specialty crop growers better recognize what’s happening to a plant during growing season.