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.
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
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
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Bloom Fresh announces licensees in China
Announcement comes amid continued commitment to pursue license infringement across the nation
NZ Summerfresh announces commercial names for apricot series
Names for new apricot varieties inspired by New Zealand’s summer season
Costa’s berry harvest kicks off in Tasmania
Recruitment for local employees across harvest operations is underway
Box Divvy connects tomato growers directly with consumers
Modern cooperative supports Australian growers through truss oversupply, paying up to double the market price
Rockit Global appoints Cullen Zhang as new GM Greater China
Zhang joins Rockit after eight years with confectionery and snack foods company Pladis
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
Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers
Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business
Ag-tech provider urges growers to act on compliance
AgPick Technology chief executive says growers can use readily available technology to ensure compliance