Technology news from Produce Plus
Technology news stories with a direct relevance to the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand, 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.
E.E. Muir & Sons changes name to Muirs as part of brand update
Leading Australian family-owned agribusiness unveils new brand position ‘Grow Forward’
Jesse Reader joins Hort Innovation
Reader joins as new head of investment growth and commercial at Australian horticultural research and development corporation
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Could fresh produce soon be flown around the world by drone?
As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar
It’s not rocket science! Prepare for lift-off at Fruit Logistica 2024
Leading trade fair gears up for digital revolution in agriculture, with expanded focus on smart farming and technology startups
US certifies Victorian irradiation facility for horticulture exports
New irradiation trade pathway for mango and lychee exports approved
QUT to enhance exotic mushroom output
Australian exotic and native mushroom production to receive technological boost from Queensland University of Technology project
Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers
Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business
Ag-tech provider urges growers to act on compliance
AgPick Technology chief executive says growers can use readily available technology to ensure compliance
Fresh produce marketplace Refresh:Food launches
Woolworths-backed startup helps growers find buyers for excess fresh produce
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HortNZ CEO Nadine Tunley resigns
Tunley leaves after three years at the head of the peak industry body for New Zealand horticulture
LeaderBrand opens large-scale greenhouse project in Tairāwhiti
Ribbon cutting by New Zealand minister for regional development Shane Jones officially opens multi-year greenhouse project
Queensland government trials farm gate price monitoring scheme
Scheme to be led by industry bodies and include negotiation training
Freshcare calls for industry input into standards review
Freshcare standards review an opportunity for industry to give direct feedback
Moora Citrus Group up for sale
West Australian citrus grower lists orchard and packing facility for sale
Bluelab and Excel Seeds partner on Malaysian strawberries
Strawberries to be grown in LNG-cooled greenhouse in collaboration with Malaysian think-tank Might and Wasavé
Hectre attracts more investors
Fruit tech innovator secures NZ$5m in new funding to help scale into American and European markets
QFVG’s Grow Your Field funds ag-tech
Seed funding awarded to five ag-tech projects as part of Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Future Fields strategy
Aporo II harnesses AI to improve packing speed
Automated fruit packer from Global Pac Technologies and Robotics Plus reaches new levels of efficiency
Radfords grows global profile
New Zealand fresh produce software provider to showcase offering at The Global Produce and Floral Show