Technology news from Produce Plus
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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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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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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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Food Agility launches digital stonefruit orchard project
Digital orchard model to help Australian stonefruit growers adapt to a changing climate
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E.E. Muir & Sons changes name to Muirs as part of brand update
Leading Australian family-owned agribusiness unveils new brand position ‘Grow Forward’
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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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Produce Plus Autumn out now
Technology special includes the latest innovations delivering value, plus keynote interviews with Redland and Tripod Farmers and features on apples & pears and seeds & crop care
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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
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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
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US certifies Victorian irradiation facility for horticulture exports
New irradiation trade pathway for mango and lychee exports approved
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QUT to enhance exotic mushroom output
Australian exotic and native mushroom production to receive technological boost from Queensland University of Technology project
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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
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Ag-tech provider urges growers to act on compliance
AgPick Technology chief executive says growers can use readily available technology to ensure compliance
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Fresh produce marketplace Refresh:Food launches
Woolworths-backed startup helps growers find buyers for excess fresh produce
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Aporo hits billion fruit milestone
Global Pac Technologies and Robotics Plus celebrate the billionth piece of fruit robotically packed by Aporo machines
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MFC acquires Pacific Fresh packing operations
Citrus packing business sold to MFC while citrus orchard holdings set to hit the market
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Escavox launches new app
Australian supply chain data provider unveils app to help track perishables through the supply chain in real time
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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
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Costa trials laser technology
Eco Mark laser technology used on avocado skin as alternative to fruit stickers
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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