Technology news from Eurofruit
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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
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Weighing up your grape options
Sorma says its LCP-128A weighing machine eases labour costs and cuts out overweight table grape packs
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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
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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
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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
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Citrosol debuts next-generation fungicide control system
CATsystem is described as world’s first automatic control system for fungicide treatments
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New incubation hub opens for Huelvan ag startups
HuelvaLAB seeks to drive innovation in the province’s agricultural and forestry sectors
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Avocado automation is here
Kronen has collaborated with partners to develop a new robotic solution that cuts, pits and peels avocados
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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
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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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Saudi date exporters see partner potential in Alibaba
Date exporters in Saudi Arabia are exploring the use of the Alibaba platform to promote and export dates globally, including to China
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Vertical Future sees potential for vertical farming in Iraq
Vertical Future’s Jamie Burrows believes autonomous vertical farming systems can have a major impact in Iraq and the wider Middle East region, helping resolve issues of food and water security
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WiseConn expands product offering in Europe
Precision irrigation technology helps farmers improve water resource management and adapt to the effects of climate change
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Suterra sees growing demand for mating disruption solutions
Biocontrol solutions use naturally occurring compounds and leave zero residue
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Sensei opens second autonomous supermarket in Italy
Located in Verona, the TuDay Prendi & Vai store is operated by DAO, which manages the Conad brand
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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
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Sakata stands out
Group continues to showcase its commitment to leading in tomato breeding through innovation, offering a diverse range of products
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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
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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
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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