Technology news from Eurofruit – Page 14
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British Berry Growers urges action following automation review
Berry body urges government to heed recommendations laid out in Defra’s review of automation in horticulture
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Location key to viability of vertical farming
According to consultancy IDTechEx, the location and suitability of the facility chosen are central to the success of vertical farming operations
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Galati Farming to expand cold room
Queensland citrus grower uses grant to expand capacity to match increasing demand
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Tive launches cloud-enabled multi-trip flexible temperature logging label
Tive Tag breaks new ground in cold chain visibility and becomes latest addition to Tive’s portfolio of award-winning cold chain innovations
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Biobest boost for Argentinean tomatoes and peppers
Empacadores Unidos has reported record yields following the introduction of a bespoke Biobest pollination and biological control programme
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Israel and UAE seek joint ventures in Africa
The foreign ministries of the UAE and Israel are working on a shared database to help their companies take advantage of opportunities in Africa, including in agriculture and water
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Emirates Crop One launches largest vertical farm
A JV between Emirates Flight Catering and Crop One will grow over 1,000 tonnes of produce a year at its vertical farm in Dubai
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Used pallet demand soars as supply chains cut costs
Demand has risen to “unparalleled levels” as businesses seek to reduce costs
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Urban Crop Solutions seals vertical farming deal in Saudi Arabia
Indoor vertical farming is seen by the KIngdom’s leadership as key to maintaining food security given the challenges of the climate, urbanisation and Covid-19
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Fruit Logistica 2023 exhibitor deadline is just around the corner
Companies who want to exhibit at world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade fair must book their stand by end of July
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Costa deploys robotic pollination
Robots use artificial intelligence to pollinate truss tomato plants in place of bumblebees
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Egyptian court rules against unlicensed grape growers
Experts believe the decision by a court in Egypt to order the uprooting of illegally planted Early Sweet grape vines is good news in terms of the country’s access to the best varieties
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Shel-Life creates a second skin to protect avocados
Teresa Molina, head of technology at PolyNatural, outlines the benefits of the company’s 100 per cent natural and certified organic solution
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Colombian avo season starts at Westfalia
The country is described as an “exciting cultivation region” for the company
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FruPro, Kölla UK and FareShare unite to fight waste
FruPro believes its collaboration with importer Kölla UK and charity network FareShare show the fight against waste is gaining momentum
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Oddbox expands in Scotland with help from PodFather
Using delivery routes planned and tracked by PodFather software, Oddbox aims to reach almost 1m households in Scotland
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Experts ensure quality of organic Val Venosta apples
A good harvest is expected this year for Val Venosta’s organic apples, whose high quality is maintained by regular controls from VIP’s organic quality department
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Californian ports to receive investment boost
US$2.3bn investment has been earmarked for port infrastructure improvements and upgrades
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EU vows to support farmers in new pesticide rules
The EU Commission’s proposal to halve the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 is progressing, with the EU promising to support farmers in the transition
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Pure Harvest secures investment to fund expansion
Agribusiness raises US$180.5m from global investors to invest in R&D and open new Asian markets