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.
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.
Hy-Vee has launched a pilot program that lets shoppers buy products approaching their “best before” date at a significant discount.
SVG Ventures, Los Gatos, Calif., is partnering with PMA, through a three-year agreement that brings tech panel discussions to Fresh Summit and a technology challenge giving companies the chance to pitch to investors.
Netherlands-based Manter International B.V. showcased its new bag placer and semi-automatic bagger at Berlin’s Fruit Logistica recently.
Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., is reporting a year-over-year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 12,190 metric tons in 2018 — 94% more than in the previous year.
Stewart and Lynda Resnick, whose companies include Halos marketer The Wonderful Co., are pledging $750 million to Caltech, for sustainability research.
Flavor Tree Fruit Co. has changed out some equipment at its arils facility, increasing automation and making the process less dependent on manual labor.
Agriculture biotech company Phytelligence has reportedly shut down following a legal battle with Washington State University and the Cosmic Crisp apple variety.
iTradeNetwork has plans to offer 2,000 perishable food and beverage companies free use of its iTracefresh traceability suite, in what it calls an important leap to industry-wide traceability.
Key Technology has promoted Daniel Leighty to global vice president of sales.
iTrade Network has a web seminar scheduled on the challenges that the logistics industry faces and what the future of perishable logistics will look like.
A university in The Netherlands has developed a fast field test for detecting Tropical Race 4, the fusarium strain that causes the Panama disease in bananas.
Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has completed peach, nectarine, and plum supply chain quality trials with the University of California, Davis.
Wauwatosa, Wisc.-based NiceLabel has been named a top software and technology provider for the food industry.
New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer Zespri plans to have 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2025.