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.
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
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
Stacked Farm scales up as first facility hits full production
Australian vertical farming company’s automated Gold Coast facility reaches full capacity as construction of Melbourne site begins
Food Agility launches digital stonefruit orchard project
Digital orchard model to help Australian stonefruit growers adapt to a changing climate
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
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Record-breaking Hort Connections buoys Australian fresh produce industry
The 2024 event saw 20 per cent increase in both delegate and grower attendance on previous year
Evaldar wins Honey Gold Grower of the Year
Mango grower recognised for excellent communication and accurate forecasting at Piñata Farms’ annual Honey Gold Congress
Melons Australia research project highlights health credentials
Project with Foodiq identifies health benefits associated with melon category’s broad spectrum of colours
Kalfresh supports healthy eating campaign to promote consumption
Queensland carrot grower targets families with lunchbox-friendly snack range of pre-cut and shredded carrots
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
MFC acquires Pacific Fresh packing operations
Citrus packing business sold to MFC while citrus orchard holdings set to hit the market
Escavox launches new app
Australian supply chain data provider unveils app to help track perishables through the supply chain in real time
Tomra Food debuts new sorting and grading solutions at IFPA
Company will showcase Neon blueberry pre-grader and new-generation Spectrim X series optical grading platform with LUCAi technology
Costa trials laser technology
Eco Mark laser technology used on avocado skin as alternative to fruit stickers
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