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.
The AI-powered system is designed to optimize ordering and inventory management for deli and prepared foods departments.
Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer Itai Kanot spoke with The Packer about the background and vision of the precision pollination firm.
Carrier Transicold spotlighted an expanded portfolio of eCool transport refrigeration products at the May 1-4 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in California.
The agtech company is celebrating 20 years of postharvest innovation through its ripening management solution, SmartFresh.
The winning hackathon team created a mycelium-based packaging project and will receive a monetary prize award, along with participation in an incubator program hosted by Lineage Logistics and The Waste Transformers.
Apeel Sciences’ RipeTrack tool aims to offer real-time, digital insights about ripeness and quality across the fresh produce supply chain.
As the fourth industrial revolution blurs the lines between physical, digital and biological spheres, some of its most exciting changes are occurring in agriculture, Clarifruit CEO Elad Mardix says in this guest column.
Tomra Food and Van Doren Sales have renewed their partnership and commitment to serving customers driven by shared values and goals.
Canada-based processed potato producer McCain Foods has launched Presia Ag Insights.
Joe Garcia, who has 40 years of supply chain technical experience, will serve as director of sales for retail supply chain.
Signs are pointing to an uptick in holiday produce purchases, Robinson Fresh predicts, with large family gatherings driving demand for both fruit and vegetables.
The food solutions company is expanding its partnership with Simbe, deploying the company’s business intelligence solution, Tally, across 60 additional stores in the Midwest to generate real-time inventory insights.
The robot can place up to 30 to 40 packs of produce a minute, an efficiency that can substitute for one or two production line operators, the company says.
The artificial-intelligence robotics company has released the Track LaserWeeder, a new model of its LaserWeeder weed control solution, as well as a pair of software enhancements.
Tomra Food has unveiled its new organizational structure, showcased its sorting, grading and packing solutions, and has launched three new AI-powered sorting and grading solutions.
Hy-Vee has expanded its partnership with Instacart, integrating same-day delivery into its platforms via Instacart’s fulfillment-as-a-service, to enhancing the customer experience and meeting evolving needs.
The post-harvest technologies provider shared new messaging, a brand refresh and the latest since its September 2023 acquisition of South Africa-based packaging solutions provider Tessara at Fruit Logistica.
From yield forecasting to plant and weed identification, experts say the future is endless for the integration of artificial intelligence.
While bananas are the most important fruit that requires ripening solutions, Thermal Technologies sees growing interest in avocados, pears, mangoes, and other items, increasing demand for its multi-fruit-capable rooms.
The company says its process uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ozone and ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.99% of pathogens, addressing global food safety challenges across industries.
The company says the move is reducing errors, saving time and boosting productivity.
Montreal-based Sollum Technologies has unveiled new enhancements to its SUN as a Service, or SUNaaS, cloud platform.
Buying fresh produce in-store — contactless— just got easier at more Tops Friendly Markets locations.
Kalera, a vertical farming company based in Orlando, Fla., filed April 4, for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the CEO stepped down. But leaders are making arrangements to continue regular operations throughout the process.
The Proxy Market Share Canadian Produce Intelligence System retains the comprehensive market share analytics of the previous version, while introducing powerful new features, the company says.
Jeff Kammermeyer brings over 20 years of experience across sales, marketing, strategy and operations.
The company said the new sensor integrations with its FreshCloud digital system offers quality control access throughout the produce value chain.
The hub leverages internet-connected tech and artificial intelligence to provide real-time insights that improve supply-chain transparency for IFCO’s global customers.
With a fleet of about 200 trucks and about 300 trailers, Twin Falls, Idaho,-based Giltner Inc., is an asset-based shipper with heavy business in the fresh produce sector.
SALINAS, Calif. — Ag tech startups Ganaz and GroGuru each earned a $250,000 investment June 26 at the first ever Radicle Automation Challenge.