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.
Prominent at 30: tomato innovation for a sustainable future
Dutch cooperative Growers United is this year celebrating three decades of Prominent, its tomato brand that has embraced innovation, sustainability and changing consumer demands
Treesury sees tokenisation as solution for financing production
Serbian fintech company Treesury is enabling small investors to generate income from long-term investment in hazelnut cultivation, with potential for other products such as berries and tomatoes
Fruit Logistica 2026 – precision horticulture in focus at Frutic Science Symposium
With the overarching theme of ’Science for Sustainable Fruit Production’, sessions will highlight new research in robotics, imaging and postharvest technologies that are driving smarter horticulture
EU drafts stricter MRLs for various pesticides
A draft regulation by the European Commission proposes to reduce the maximum residue levels on a number of pesticides including diazinon and fenarimol
Future of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga
Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
Trapview partners with Doktar for automated pest monitoring
Trapview Group has announced a strategic partnership with Netherlands-based ag-tech company Doktar to deliver real-time pest monitoring and forecasting solutions for sustainable agriculture
Ifco launches digital tracking service for reusable packaging
Reusable packaging leader Ifco has launched Ifco Digital, featuring its new Tracking-as-a-Service solution that uses Bluetooth and GPS technology to provide real-time visibility into crate and pallet location, temperature and condition throughout the supply chain
Elifab Solutions secures global partnership with berry brand Fruitist
Sorting and grading machinery specialist Elifab Solutions has secured a global partnership with California-based berry brand Fruitist to deploy advanced blueberry sorting and packing technology across multiple countries
Eosta becomes first European supplier to ship Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes by sea
Organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has become the first European supplier to successfully bring in Ataulfo mangoes from Peru by boat, reducing CO2 emissions by a factor of 30 compared to airfreight
Akorn Technology is finalist in UAE FoodTech Challenge
Postharvest solutions specialist Akorn Technology has been named as a finalist for the 2025 FoodTech Challenge, a UAE-based competition focusing on agri-food technologies for challenging environments
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Rijk Zwaan grows sales 9 per cent to €684mn in centenary year
Dutch vegetable seed specialist Rijk Zwaan has reported 9 per cent sales growth to €684mn in its 2024/25 financial year, with expansion across virtually all regions and crops despite lower net profit
AgroFresh announces imaging and orchard analytics partnerships with Aerobotics and Neolithics
Collaborations enhance AgroFresh’s FreshCloud platform, delivering more insights for growers
Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
How AI and automation are rebooting the fresh produce business
Fruit Logistica’s brand new trend report reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping global fruit and vegetable supply chains and accelerating change across the industry
Del Monte’s fruit-selling robot rolls into France
Automated banana and pineapple unit forms part of marketer’s new in-store promotion at branch of Intermarché near Paris
Agro Belgrade 2026 connects Western Balkans agriculture to the world
Serbian fruit and vegetables exhibition Agro Belgrade is back in January 2026, providing a meeting point for the agricultural value chain across south-east Europe
IGD identifies seven key retail trends for 2026
Market analyst IGD has unveiled seven pivotal trends set to shape the global food and grocery retail landscape in 2026, from cybersecurity priorities to AI-driven innovation and sustainability initiatives
Ifco study confirms reusable packaging containers outperform single-use alternatives
An updated 2025 Life Cycle Assessment has scientifically demonstrated the environmental advantages of reusable packaging containers over single-use alternatives in the North American fresh produce market
Collaboration on LED optimisation benefits tomatoes
Duijvestijn, Ledgnd and Gavita International’s continued collaboration on LED optimisation shows what can happen when a grower, a lighting supplier and a data platform work together
‘Game-changing’ fruit sticker promises major shelf-life extension
US company Ryp Labs has big ambitions for its StixFresh technology