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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.
San Diego researchers reveal new robotic picker design
Robot uses measuring tape-like fingers to grip and pick fruit
IFCO’s SmartCycle “transforms sustainability principles into action”
The reusable packaging solutions provider is celebrating two years of sustainable innovation at Dannstadt Service Centre with the release of a behind-the-scenes video
Farmable trials AI-powered farm management software
Pilot is first step in delivering a fully integrated AI-driven platform to help drive better decisions
Dole orders 400 Star Cool 1.1 units with Sekstant telematics
Dole is upgrading its reefer containers in order to gain more detailed data insights and improve overall operational efficiency
Sakata gets closer to the customer
Matthieu Maxant, chief operating officer at Sakata Vegetables Europe, outlines how the seed company’s customer-centric approach is driving its innovative breeding programmes
Berger teams up with Sollum Technologies to optimise crops
Partnership seeks to drive innovation in substrate and lighting strategies
Topian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
Source.ag stresses accessibility of its AI solutions
Three new product tiers from the Dutch AI solutions provider are aimed at increasing accessibility to high-quality data and making AI more affordable globally
Chile’s UC designs robotic fruit harvester
Researchers from Universidad Católica are developing a robot that harvests cherries and blueberries
Biome Makers unlocks deeper soil intelligence for better productivity
Link-up with Climate FieldView, John Deere, and CNH accelerate digital agriculture with seamless data integration
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Colombian blueberries eye new export opportunities
Year-round production and proximity to big consumer markets a boon for producers
Frutas de Paraguay ramps up persimmon exports
Company on course to ship 400-600 tonnes of the fruit this year
Cherry companies must prioritise “quality and safe arrival at destination”
These are the keys to guaranteeing a successful cherry season in 2026, Chilean industry hears
CMI Orchards expands its operational footprint
Chelan Fruit, Legacy Fruit, and Pacific Coast Cherry Packers join CMI Orchards following closure of Sage Fruit Company
Fresh Express kicks off Express Yourself campaign
US salad brand invites consumers to unleash creativity in the kitchen
Cultivar and Agriplace partnership takes the strain out of audits
Agriplace platform helps save time and resources spent on compliance
Ammeraal Beltech showcases processing solutions in Berlin
Dutch firm presented range of products designed to meet the unique demands of fruit and vegetable processing
Hoogstraten to stage fifth International Strawberry Congress
The Belgian city of Antwerp will once again host the International Strawberry Congress this September, with organisers Hoogstraten promising a “blend of commerce and science”
Start-ups respond to Israeli food security needs
A number of Israeli start-up companies offered their solutions to sustainability and food security issues at last month’s Food Sec & Tech conference in Sderot, in southern Israel
Cauliflower trials bring brassica category together in Cornwall
Brassica growers, agronomists, packers and breeders head down to southwest UK for annual cauliflower trials that have been run by the Duchy College for 32 years