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.
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, has introduced its VERYX digital sorters for fresh-cut, hydroponically grown leafy greens.
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.
iFoodDS has partnered with Cornell University to offer a no-cost modeling tool for companies in the food industry, according to a news release.
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.
The Packer’s Tom Karst wants to know what you think makes for the most efficient fresh produce packing operation today?
McFarland, Calif.-based Dulcich & Sons plans to use Hazel Tech for its 2022 grape export program.
Eden Prairie, Minn.-based logistic company C.H. Robinson has delivered nearly 2.7 million digital quotes in the past year as well as one million in the first quarter of 2022 alone, according to a news release.
The labor shortage in the fresh produce supply chain is growing worse, and that means Walt Duflock has plenty of work ahead of him.
The ag-tech developer has partnered with Nogales, Ariz.-based Divine Flavor on its grape program.
While the Golden State already produces the lion’s share of the country’s lettuce and leafy greens volume, technology is creating new opportunities for growth.
The EPA has approved an expanded label for shelf-life extender HarvestHold Fresh from Verdant Technologies.
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. has announced the expansion of its SmartFresh Inbox in California with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s approval for a range of new crops.
The World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. closed its 3-day event Thursday, Feb. 10.
Braga Fresh rebuilt the company’s two websites, BragaFresh.com and JosiesOrganics.com, to create a better experience for all users.
The Global Harvest Automation Report is part of Western Grower Association’s Global Harvest Automation Initiative, which aims to accelerate ag automation by 50 percent in 10 years.
Carbon Robotics unveiled its 2022 LaserWeeder implement, an autonomous, laserweeding pull-behind robot that seamlessly attaches to the back of tractors.
To meet farmers’ demands for more sustainable and profitable growing practices, Verdant Robotics announced the expansion of its robot-as-a-service (RaaS) model to ensure access for more specialty crop farmers.
Western Growers launched the Global Harvest Automation Initiative. One of the deliverables was a report that took a look at how harvest innovation is impacting growers. The first report is here.
Seattle-based controlled environment specialist IUNU has announced it has raised an oversubscribed $24 million Series B round of financing led by Lewis & Clark Ventures, according to a news release.
Miami-based Save Foods has announced it is teaming up with Auryon Holdings, a South African private equity firm, to make Save Foods’ green treatment available in Sub-Saharan Africa.
A year after announcing their joint research and development work to grow strawberries indoors, Driscoll’s and Plenty Unlimited Inc. say they are expanding their relationship.
More of TOMRA’s Fresh Food experts have been brought together at the same location, according to the company.
Industry associations leading the Produce Traceability Initiative are calling for industry members to join the Enhancing Traceability Through Technology Working Group.
You have seen the billboard on the side of the highway: “One (insert state name) farmer feeds X number of people and YOU.”