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 company says it also will establish an on-ground presence in the U.S. market in 2025.
The California-based company said it has automated tropical fruit, citrus and onions packing lines.
Tech company executives share predictions for the trends to watch in the fresh produce industry this year.
The funding will be used to enhance vision-based autonomous technology and to drive commercialization efforts.
A survey report from Everseen shows 98% of retailers plan full artificial intelligence deployment by 2027, while consumers emphasize the need for greater transparency of AI use.
This partnership addresses the growing demand in the independent grocery sector for flexible, scalable self-checkout systems that seamlessly integrate with next-generation POS systems, the company says.
The Oklahoma-based grocer is deploying Local Express’ Made-to-Order omnichannel solution at its 36 Homeland and 11 United stores to modernize prepared foods, catering and foodservice operations.
Upgrades are available to help farmers, growers and ranchers find more productivity and efficiency through precision ag technology, the company says.
The pollination sensor and dashboard platform helps growers understand bee activity during a volatile spring pollination season, according to the company.
The company says its commercial 1-MCP analyzer will help growers measure and control applications to help extend fruit shelf life and reduce waste.
The company says its G2 line features lighter-weight equipment and a range of sizes to better suit various operations.
California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, Calif., is blockchain compliant with the IBM Food Trust, allowing all points of the company’s berry supply chain to access data.
The company, with its climate-risk and price-forecasting software, says it is the event’s first software winner.
Trust in scientific experts is the strongest predictor of support for artificial intelligence applications in agriculture, according to a new study from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
The company brought together leaders from its vegetable seeds, crop protection, and digital farming solutions businesses to share how it aims to support growers in delivering quality and consistency, all while helping them to do more with less.
Ibotta CEO Bryan Leach discusses how digital innovations are reshaping the way consumers shop for fresh produce and how retailers can leverage these trends to boost sales.
Farmblox said it began working with growers to implement its in-orchard sensors on farms to reduce scouting and improve on-farm data captured.
The companies say the collaboration connects brands with advertising platforms for grocery and foodservice.
ZAG Technical Services said it’s important to be proactive in evaluating organizational preparedness and recovery capabilities to prevent major challenges if unaddressed.
Everseen’s Alex Siskos shares how vision AI technology is being applied from the produce section to shelf optimization.
The Minnesota-based carrot producer says Fusionware helped it achieve 100% inventory accuracy, streamline workflows and forecast potential issues.
The Swiss agtech company has added offices in Washington state and broadened its U.S. dealer network.
The Los Angeles-based agtech company says the appointments come at a pivotal year as it continues to digitize the fresh produce sector.
Felix Instruments says its new device offers a non-destructive way to test for Brix, pH and titratable acidity.
The San Francisco-based company says its Sustainable California initiative will support the Los Angeles area with environmental restoration from the recent catastrophic wildfires and help California farmers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their farming practices.
The Brute Jet Precooler can also be used for heating, reheating, thawing, tempering and drying produce, the company says.
The California-based retailer said the implementation of Afresh in its produce departments will improve ordering inventory capabilities and reduce food waste.
MIT scientists have developed robotic insects that could aid farming through artificial pollination.
The system can be controlled on-site from touch screens at the front of the room or a centralized PC with optional remote access via smartphones.
HarvestHold Fresh uses a humidity-activated delivery system to gradually release 1-methylcyclopropene that slows the aging process while preserving the natural ripening rhythm of produce, says Verdant Technologies.