Fresh Produce Technology
Technology drives growth and efficiency in the fresh produce industry by optimizing the entire supply chain. Robotics and autonomous harvesters help growers overcome labor shortages, while digital tools and IoT sensors enhance food safety through real-time traceability. AI-driven analytics extend shelf life and minimize waste by maintaining optimal environments for perishable goods. Explore how these innovations are transforming the fresh produce industry for a more sustainable future.
Retailers and produce companies should collaborate for better security from cyberattacks, says Johnny McGuire, a produce information technology director and head of ProduceSupply.org’s Cyber Security Council.
Inspired by one of the 50,000 recipes on Food52.com? Now, with a Chicory partnership, shoppers can buy those ramps and rambutans with the click of a button — from their preferred local grocery retailer.
One of the benefits of packaged produce is the ease of correctly ringing it up, whether it’s the store cashier or the shopper doing it themselves with an app, a price gun, a smart cart or self-checkout station.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg Podcast” episode, with ZAG Technical Services, Dennis Donohue dives into water, economics, next-generation agriculture workers, robots and more.
D’Arrigo New York’s online platform allows a customer to place an order directly into the ProducePro system, where the entire product lineup can be found.
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.
Tools such as artificial-intelligence-driven platforms are now at the forefront of helping the agricultural industry anticipate and mitigate risks, ensuring that future harvests remain as abundant and diverse as they are today.
An approach using artificial intelligence and supercomputers can help measure the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from individual farms at a national scale, according to a new research study.
University of Georgia researchers have evaluated the technology as a tool for rapidly sensing abrupt temperature changes in crops in real time, as such spikes can lead to premature spoilage and rotting.
The new platform evaluates the medium- and long-term climate risks facing an organization’s agricultural supply chain to secure sustainable sourcing.
The AI and robotics startup says a recent funding round will fuel the expansion of the GR-100 in North America and beyond.
Superfruit platform Agrovision has closed $100 million in equity financing from Aliment Capital, alongside other new and existing investors.
The IT firm says hackers often target agribusinesses due to the multiple points of connection between businesses and vendors.
Natus Foods, the direct conduit for Unispice customers in the U.S. and Canada, says it is at the forefront of a mission to create a direct and transparent link with its customers and farms.
Ecorobotix said its ARA ultra-high precision sprayer can reduce chemical use by 95%, which will be available at select RDO Equipment Co. locations nationwide.
The University of Florida said researchers created a Strawberry Advisory System to help growers better understand when to spray fungicides.
The collaboration aims to help Pro-Act members with digital tools and marketing opportunities, designed specifically to bolster their competitiveness.
The University of Nebraska team’s goal is to grow the first acre of corn on Mars’ soil, but today the focus first is on growing leafy greens like lettuce.
Vendors can now upload comprehensive product catalogs featuring high-quality images and detailed descriptions, enhancing product visibility.
MiChamba — the companion app to the H2 Organizer seasonal worker management platform — aims to create an experience for employers and H-2 visa workers to save time and maintain compliance.
The trio of new offerings are intended to help elevate the customer experience and improve workflows.
The Degree of Certainty tool provides users with an understanding of the potential discrepancies between reported and actual values, the firm says.
The Swiss agtech and artificial-intelligence company said Cameron Holbrook joined the company as the new CEO of its North American business.
The line features Unitec pear-sizing and -sorting technology to increase the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer’s packing capacity and consistency in size and grade, said Brianna Shales, marketing director.
Bloomfield’s cameras are the foundation for a new software service that provides plant-level health and performance assessments for growers of grapes, blueberries and other specialty crops, the company said.
Store intelligence solutions provider Simbe says more ShopRite locations are adding Tally, an artificial intelligence-powered solution for inventory and operation insights.
The technology company says the investments will be used to scale its product pipeline, including seedless berries and pitless cherries, as well as advance its Fulcrum Platform.
The collaboration will use artificial-intelligence technology to streamline greenhouse operations, reduce energy costs and maximize crop yields.
WiliBot will enable users to learn more about the location and condition of products tagged with Wiliot’s Pixel.
The food technology company says it launched the artificial-intelligence-powered tool to deliver personalized, relevant assistance to the needs of a food industry business.