Technology news from Eurofruit
Technology news stories with a direct relevance to the European fresh produce business, including updates on production and harvesting systems, sorting and grading machinery, packaging, coldstorage and controlled atmosphere, digital management, robots and automation, vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
AgroBelgrade 2026 connects Europe in Serbia
AgroBelgrade 2026 took place in the Serbian capital in January, bringing together over 500 exhibitors from more than 15 countries, and facilitating connections between regional suppliers and European buyers
Ikos Advanced raises €8mn to advance digital tools in agriculture
Asset management firm acquires stake in company, which specialises in automation and input optimisation
OneThird launches improved Avocado Scanner
The new version is designed to improve accuracy and user experience
Ammeraal Beltech showcases conveyor innovations
Dutch firm was at Fruit Logistica to present range of products designed to meet the unique demands of fruit and vegetable processing
Akorn Technology expands to UAE with natural post-harvest solutions
Post-harvest treatment specialist is launching operations in the UAE after winning the country’s FoodTech Challenge
SynergiaBio and GPG partner on Latin American berry genetics
Companies strengthen collaboration to co-develop raspberry and blackberry genetics tailored for Latin American production
Poly-clip System launches Somi net clipper at Fruit Logistica
Hattersheim-based packaging technology company has received positive feedback for its sustainable net packaging solutions unveiled at Fruit Logistica
Sofrupak sees rising demand for eco-friendly berry packaging
Polish group continues to fly the flag for eco-packaging, and is now adding smart options featuring RFID chips to its range
MSU AgBioResearch launches Growing Healthy Together Initiative
Initiative targets a variety of health challenges, from soil health and water quality to nutrition, chronic disease and food access
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce discusses industry resilience
Fruit Logistica panel covered challenges facing the business and how greater resiliency and efficiency in logistics can be achieved
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Orchard tech firm Hectre secures funding for AI-based expansion
Company founder predicts NZ$1bn valuation within next five years as develops quality assessment tools and possible trading platform
Asia Fruit Logistica announces Unitec as Official Technology Partner for 2026
The move reinforces the event’s strategic focus on technology and innovation in the global fresh produce supply chain
Labour shortage driving demand for automated cutting solutions
Customer discussions at Fruit Logistica confirmed this clear shift in the market, said Fam Stumabo
Sorma presents clipless net packaging at Fruit Logistica
Italian machinery specialist unveils mono-material packaging solution at Fruit Logistica that eliminates metal clips
Global fresh produce trade weathers the storm to spark unbeatable Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica 2026 once again demonstrated its status as the world’s premier business, innovation and knowledge platform for the industry
Chiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough
Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development
Allergy-free apple and high-tech drone pick up prestigious innovation awards
Prompur variety and L50 drone win top prizes in Berlin, as voted by visitors to Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin
Unitec showcases AI-driven solutions at Fruit Logistica
Italian technology specialist exhibits advanced sorting systems incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics and sensors to meet growing demand for produce quality inspections
Fruit Logistica European Statistics Handbook 2026
Despite climate pressures, cost burdens and regional shifts, Europe’s fruit trade remains competitive
Rijk Zwaan reflects on EU gene editing legislation
The group’s Vera Hoondert welcomes the December decision – as long as there is a level playing field globally