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.
Source.ag expands network with Sigrow partnership
The Dutch AI solutions provider has formed a partnership with Sigrow, a developer of wireless sensors, as it aims to support more greenhouse growers with its advanced tools
Unica hosts AI and critical thinking conference
Event for member cooperatives explored impact of AI on the agricultural sector
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Interko restructures to prioritise ripening expertise
Core changes include a greater focus on engineering, improved workplace efficiencies, and a re-energised team
Fruit Logistica presents the European Statistics Handbook 2025
An in-depth look at market developments, economic challenges and climate impacts in the fruit trade – now available for free on the website
Farmers need support to reap the benefits of AI
Sarah Addezio, senior innovation partner at Digital Catapult, says that several key barriers currently stand in the way of AI adoption among farmers
South African stonefruit sector ramps up focus on innovation
Growers are adopting a range of new techniques and research projects
Polish berries in pole position
Polskie Jagody’s Dominika Kozarzewska talks about the company’s expanding range, diversifying markets and the formation of the new Horticulture of the Future Cluster
Moldova looks west
Alexandra Bîcu, a marketing specialist at the producer and exporter association Moldova Fruct, explains why we’re set to see plenty more of the country’s fruit in the UK and EU in years to come
Magnus Hilding joins Source.ag as new CTO
Dutch AI solutions provider Source.ag has named Magnus Hilding as its new chief technology officer, with the aim of further driving technological innovation at the company
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South African table grape growers report excellent harvest
Exports to North American markets continue to grow as European markets start strong
Trump temporarily halts tariff threat against Mexico and Canada
One-month delay comes after US administration receives assurances from Mexican leaders on border controls
Planasa acquires ABZ Seeds
Andijk-based ABZ is the global leader in F1 hybrid strawberry seeds
Fresh Formulaics to debut Flair S1 at Fruit Logistica
Flair S1 is the first product in the company’s new range of postharvest solutions to be launched
Trump’s South Africa statements cause controversy
South Africa reacts to trade threats made by US president Donald Trump
Fresh Del Monte builds on its 'pillars of strength'
Gianpaolo Renino, senior vice-president of Fresh Del Monte Europe and Africa, outlines the key products and strategies that will support the company’s year ahead
AgriRobot secures funding to boost field-robot project
The Danish agritech company raises total of €2.5 million to accelerate development of operator-free field-robots
Farmers get fertiliser support
With a focus on biostimulants and nutritional products, Hydro Fert’s range is designed to improve plant quality and quantity, export manager Francesco Di Pietro explains
Giacovelli embraces innovation and sustainability
Growing European demand for local grapes is good news for Italian supplier Giacovelli, but climate change continues to transform the way the country’s growers must produce
Fruitnet Tomato Congress heads to Malaga, Spain, in 2025
The tomato category’s leading event, Fruitnet Tomato Congress, is back on 11-12 November 2025 at a new location in Malaga, close to one of Spain’s primary tomato production areas