technology
Robotics, AI shaping future of industry workforce
Agtech is branching beyond advanced combines and vertical hydroponics. Like many other industries, agriculture is embracing robotics and artificial in... continue reading »
Market growth driving processing machinery advances
The demand for processed fruits and vegetables is expected to expand at an annual rate of 5.5% — growth that may be tied to increased consumer inter... continue reading »
Processor bringing frozen sustainability into focus
In a windowless room held steady at minus 11° F, frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot-pea mixes sit in bulk containers, stacked floor to ceiling. ... continue reading »
Shift to stand-up: Why stand-up pouches are claiming more shelf space
From NASA to the U.S. border patrol, government departments across the country have adopted stand-up pouches as an option for quick, convenient snacki... continue reading »
New pick and pack system to debut later this month
Postharvest processing and packaging equipment company Sorma Group will premiere its new pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025, set for Sept. ... continue reading »
Cooling solutions company forms cold chain licensing agreement
Cooling solutions company Phononic has formed an exclusive cold chain licensing agreement with Peltier Technology. Phononic’s Active Cooling Solu... continue reading »
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has been awarded $15 million from the state of California to establish an innovation ne... continue reading »
Automated pineapple wax dosing machine launches
An award-winning, fully automated pineapple wax dosing solution has been officially launched by packaging and processing provider JBT Marel. The Pr... continue reading »
Finalists chosen in $3M ag business startup competition
Twenty startups have been chosen as finalists in the seventh round of Grow-NY, a $3 million annual food and agriculture business competition. Empir... continue reading »
Innovation impetus: Packaging advances driven by convenience, sustainability
While convenience still reigns as king, nearly all produce packaging may soon be recyclable, biodegradable or both. Demand for fresh produce packag... continue reading »
