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.
Rijk Zwaan beefs up berry breeding business
New facility in the Dutch soft fruit heartland around Breda promises to enhance breeding company’s berry R&D potential
Weighing up your grape options
Sorma says its LCP-128A weighing machine eases labour costs and cuts out overweight table grape packs
Dutch firm debuts next-level conveyor belt for potato processors
Ammeraal Beltech’s food-grade synthetic belt with anti-stick and anti-starch properties makes cleaning easier and ensures a longer lifespan
Fruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Source.ag launches Source Cultivate for precise yield forecasts
The new solution from Dutch AI specialist Source.ag is set to support growers in their decision making with accurate, real-time yield predictions
Citrosol debuts next-generation fungicide control system
CATsystem is described as world’s first automatic control system for fungicide treatments
New incubation hub opens for Huelvan ag startups
HuelvaLAB seeks to drive innovation in the province’s agricultural and forestry sectors
Avocado automation is here
Kronen has collaborated with partners to develop a new robotic solution that cuts, pits and peels avocados
Antwerp Euroterminal installs shore power for vessels
The first shore power for seagoing vessels in Belgium, set to be operational at Antwerp Euroterminal in 2026, will play “important role” in greening ports
Del Monte’s banana breakthrough
A recently-introduced RPC for bananas looks to move the industry forward by potentially reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving the fruit’s health
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Catalonia braced for big drop in pear production
Growers say they will prioritise the national market this season due to shortfall
South African grapes eye US opportunities
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
Agroponiente Group set for double-digit volume growth in 2023/24
Company’s sales volume set to rise by 10 per cent, despite challenging market conditions
PSG looks to top the berry league
Steve Nelson, director at the newly restructured Plant Sciences Genetics, talks to Fruitnet about the current state of the berry market, new varieties and future opportunities for the category
Rockit chief executive Mark O’Donnell to retire
O’Donnell set to exit the role in March 2025 an international search for his replacement is underway
Global Tomato Congress tours focus on innovation in taste
Next week’s Global Tomato Congress in The Hague takes delegates on a taste journey, thanks to a packed agenda, the cooking of Belgian chef Bart Sablon and a selection of unique tours
Sakata stands out
Group continues to showcase its commitment to leading in tomato breeding through innovation, offering a diverse range of products
Everyone wins with autonomy
Autonomous climate and irrigation management can benefit growers and greenhouse companies in multiple ways, according to Ronald Hoek, chief executive officer of Blue Radix
How can fruit growers conserve water? Just ask the trees
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
Octiva launches UV-C robot for greenhouses without rails
The Belgian-Dutch company is the first to introduce a UV-C robot on a large scale that can drive autonomously throughout the greenhouse without using a pipe rail system