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.
Stacked Farm breaks ground on Melbourne indoor vertical farm
New 10,000m², fully automated, climate-controlled facility will produce 3.4mn kilograms of product
Perth Markets unveils premium cold chain warehouse
S2 warehouse is a purpose-built standalone facility spanning over 3,500m2
Lytone partners with Nagurum Company to deliver practical solutions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is actively pursuing economic recovery following its 2022 financial crisis. As a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, agriculture holds a rich history and significant importance.
Wholesale ordering platform Fresho hits US$50mn funding
Oversubscribed Series B funding round to accelerate AI innovation and US expansion as platform passes 30mn orders
Australia’s A$130m Fasta horticulture export programme powers ahead
Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance has launched more than 50 projects in the first 12 months
GoMicro AI tech enhances leafy green quality assessment
Australian company’s technology detects defects and evaluates freshness
Plant & Food welcomes changes to New Zealand gene technology regulations
New Zealand government to relax biotechnology regulatory system allowing the use of tools such as Crispr for plant breeding
Simona Turin and Andrew Garner join Hectre board
New Zealand ag-tech company strengthens board with two new directors
Rockit selects Wyma as key equipment supplier
Wyma to lead upgrade of Rockit’s Te Ipu packing facility in New Zealand
Government injects A$5m into Melbourne irradiation upgrade to aid horticulture exports
Investment will double the irradiation capacity at the Steritech X-ray facility boosting biosecurity protections and enhancing trade opportunities for fresh produce
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Stacked Farm breaks ground on Melbourne indoor vertical farm
New 10,000m², fully automated, climate-controlled facility will produce 3.4mn kilograms of product
Australian vegetable industry details cost-of-production crisis in sentiment survey
Ausveg survey reveals an average of 32 per cent of growers have considered leaving the industry
Momentum builds for 2025 Australian Citrus Congress
Speakers unveiled, and inaugural field day announced for three-day event
VentureFruit negotiates exclusive deal for Mt Erin Group following cyclone devastation
Agreement sees Mt Erin Group manage the growing, sales and distribution for new apple variety ‘MAC12’
Australian government drops Biosecurity Protection Levy
Controversial tax axed following widespread opposition from industry
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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