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.
Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., is using Apeel Science’s shelf-life extension technology on Artisan Organics-branded apples this season.
(UPDATED) The Food and Drug Administration has proposed new traceability rules that seek elevated record-keeping for many fresh produce items, from all fresh-cut products to leafy greens and tomatoes.
Silo, a San Francisco, has raised $9 million in a Series A round of funding.
Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, is presenting the Grape Quality Summit.
The Wonderful Co., Los Angeles, is offering up to $1 million for a solution to the 50,000 tons of pomegranate husks generated each year for the production of Pom Wonderful juice.
Greenhouse and technology company Revol Greens, Owatonna, Minn., has raised $68 million in investments to expansion in Texas and added three people to its leadership team.
The Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture — AMHPAC — has a new date for its annual convention.
DeltaTrak Inc. is promoting a data logger designed for ocean containers at the Produce Marketing Association’s virtual Fresh Summit.
Indoor grower Plenty Unlimited Inc., which markets under the Plenty brand, has $140 million more to grow its business.
Bloomfield, N.Y.-based Terphane, a polyester films manufacturing company, is showcasing three solutions for produce companies at the Produce Marketing Association’s virtual Fresh Summit.
Manny Wong, owner and president of Fullei Fresh, Miami, has been named the Minority-Owned Small Business Person of Year for South Florida by the Small Business Administration.
Energy technology firm Concentric Power Inc. and California’s Gonzales Electric Authority have entered into an Energy Services Agreement.
Driscoll’s and indoor vertical-farming company Plenty Unlimited Inc. have announced a joint development agreement to grow Driscoll’s proprietary strawberries year-round in Plenty’s vertical indoor farms.
Combs Wholesale Produce Co. is moving to a larger space to capitalize on expanding product lines and customer base.
A patented system that improves cooling through pallets can benefit berry handlers, said Alain Garcia, sales engineer with FF Cooling Solutions.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. will hold its first-ever virtual Mango Quality Summit.
Crawford Packaging, London, Ontario, is acquiring Summit Paper & Packaging, Brampton, Ontario.
COORECTED: As health and regulatory agencies seek an answer to what’s causing three separate E. coli outbreaks, one likely answer is sprouts or leafy greens, according to the demographics of past outbreaks.
RLS Logistics, Newfield, N.J., is offering direct-to-consumer fulfillment services at its Terrel, Texas, facility, expanding its ability to serve e-commerce companies across the country.
Researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are developing an app to pick the best regional treatment options for the state’s avocado laurel wilt disease.
Opal and Accu-Label have signed an agreement continuing Opal’s exclusive distribution rights for Accu-Label’s internationally patented automatic high-speed labelling system, across Australia and New Zealand.
Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, Calif., the world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh avocados, addresses the niche market need for sophisticated avocado ripening.
The Produce Marketing Association recently submitted comments to the EPA on a proposed rule for pesticides.
Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., has a new way to engage consumers: Pip the Chatbot.
Indoor Ag-Con, the premier trade show for the indoor agriculture/vertical farming industry, announces the formation of its inaugural advisory board.
Retail research conducted this year by San Jose, Calif.-based Zest Labs finds big variability in the shelf life of strawberries, romaine lettuce and packaged salads.
After 11 years as chief science and technology officer for the Produce Marketing Association, Bob Whitaker plans to retire in January.
The United Fresh Produce Association has released updated food safety audit standards for the fresh tomato supply chain.
Sorting equipment manufacturer Compac is investing in new facilities and staff in the U.S.
Western Growers has launched the Supply Chain Risk Management Solution, a comprehensive program designed to reduce outbreaks, and some leafy greens grower-shippers are testing the software.