technology
Robots helping to ease labor issues in Vidalia onion sorting
Robotics are involved in a trial helping sort onions on Georgia farms, helping ease labor shortages in time for this year’s Vidalia sweet onion harv... continue reading »
Farmer-focused data resource now available nationwide
All 50 U.S. states now have access to the farmers.gov local dashboard, an online collection of farming data and USDA resources first launched in Iowa ... continue reading »
Traceability initiatives can drive productivity, profitability
Nearly everyone in the produce industry has implemented produce traceability initiative (PTI) of some sort. Improved marking and coding can help produ... continue reading »
Produce packaging playing active role in food safety
The produce industry works hard at delivering safe food. Unfortunately, those efforts are not 100% effective. As a result, the U.S. Food and Drug A... continue reading »
Crop science company’s new trait technology increases corn oil composition in trials
New trait technology from crop science company ZeaKal has increased corn oil composition in field trials while maintaining yield and protein. The c... continue reading »
IFPA technology accelerator seeks climate-smart innovation
The International Fresh Produce Association’s technology accelerator, Fresh Field Catalyst, seeks applicants for its six-month program. IFPA is l... continue reading »
Food tech company wins approval of preharvest treatment in California
Food technology company Save Foods Inc. has achieved regulatory approval of its preharvest treatment in California. The California Department of Pe... continue reading »
Newtec unveils new weighing solution with memory pans
Newtec, a global manufacturer of weighing, packing and sorting machinery, has launched a new high-speed weighing solution with memory pans for portion... continue reading »
Produce industry veteran taking reins as new Apeel Sciences CEO
Food technology and coatings company Apeel Sciences has named a new CEO as its founder prepares to step down. Produce industry veteran Luiz Beling ... continue reading »
JBT to debut new processing, portioning technology at Anuga FoodTec 2024
Food and beverage technology company JBT is introducing new processing and portioning technologies at Anuga FoodTec 2024, set for March 19-22 in Colog... continue reading »
