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.
Karniel, Giumarra families form global grape breeding program with innovation, global growth at heart.
The company called the new offering the next generation of its Produce Pro Software for fresh produce businesses throughout the supply chain.
As the nation celebrates blueberries this July, growers and marketers alike are embracing data-driven innovation and consumer trends to keep the beloved berry front and center.
The company says, facing industry pressure, it would release its laser weeder under a dual licensing mode and is considering relocating the company to Australia.
Just north of the border, the Canadian produce powerhouse province tackles tariffs with diversification, labor issues with automation, and sustainability with technology.
Recognized as a 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation, Linda Kinkel, founder of Jord BioScience, with decades of research into microbiomes and disease-suppressive soils, shapes the future of sustainable produce production through targeted microbial innovation.
Danny Bernstein, founder and CEO of The Reservoir, shares how creating a test plot for research and development can help bring more innovation to specialty crops.
GrubMarket says the addition of San Diego-based Coast Citrus Distributors, a tropical fruit distributor, aligns with its plans for growth in North America.
Nabaco’s NatuWrap is a food-grade temporary barrier that protects fruits and vegetables during processing and storage.
Technology’s impact on fresh produce isn’t only about making a change; it’s continued improvement.
From big machines to packaging and more, tech has shifted how the fresh produce industry works from the grower to the consumer.
The AI-based precision agriculture company said the new algorithm expands the capabilities of its ARA Ultra High Precision Sprayer.
A new report from Coresight Research and Simbe shows a 151% surge in planned tech investments amid pricing volatility, labor pressure and shrinking margins.
Albertsons Media Collective’s in-store digital display network is designed to transform how brands connect with shoppers in the produce aisle.
DeCicco & Sons plans to use new retail automation to enhance operational execution and in-store experience across multiple locations.
Seedtime, a digital crop planning tool originally designed for backyard growers, is finding unexpected traction among small and mid-sized farmers looking to streamline their planting and harvesting schedules.
The company’s CEO says the acquisition helps specialty crop growers better manage operations through data.
The company said Tara Stroud and Daniel Owens bring agtech experience that will help serve customers.
Verdi, which just raised $4.7M in its latest seed round, offers devices that automate existing irrigation infrastructure.
The award comes during a retrial on allegations that the retailer stole trade secrets related to produce freshness tracking technology.
With its modular, space-efficient design, Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farm that uses advanced robotics to boost local food supply and deliver harvest-ready crops in as little as 15 days.
Companies offering promising technology innovations that are selected for this program link with leaders in the fresh produce and floral industries.
The full-day event brought together growers, educators, industry leaders and those in the tech industry to showcase innovations impacting the ag industry.
The world’s largest science-driven initiative aims to address alarming bee declines by expanding smart hive monitoring, advancing research and encouraging cross-collaboration between industry stakeholders.
Helping manage retailers’ perishable category, Procurant Fresh AI is an artificial intelligence solution.
The Washington-based onion company looks to the Netherlands for future-proof equipment and European onion packing standards.
Gourma partnered with lighting company Sollum Technologies for added flexibility in greenhouse production.
The next VINE Connect Field Day will highlight aerial drone technology, autonomous equipment, smart irrigation systems and more.
Best known for its Vulcan next-generation, intra-row weeder and precision cultivator, FarmWise announced plans last month to “wind down” operations by April 1 due to lack of funding.
Julien Defferrard, associate director of augmented diagnostics Americas for bioMérieux, shares how Gene-Up Typer can help screen for foodborne pathogens.