Ag-Innovation

Hazel Tech opening new agriculture R&D space in Chicago

The new space will include a research and development laboratory space, a pilot lab, administrative functions and an 8,500 square-foot innovation lab and will be the largest agriculture R&D center in the city.
April 25 , 2022

Westfalia details water sustainability strategy

Westfalia's irrigation system helped it improve its water-use efficiency by 14 per cent in 2020 and will be implemented in múltiple growing nations.
April 21 , 2022

TOMRA Fresh Food to launch new robotic packing machine for clamshells and punnets at Fruit Logistica and the South American Blueberry Convention

TOMRA's new KETE16 increases productivity, reduces downtime, and delivers certainty in every pack
April 04 , 2022

Cornell, Sun World launch two new table grape varieties 

An "ultra-early ripening green seedless grape variety with a sweet Muscat flavor and firm crisp texture” and  a “midseason ripening red variety with large berries and a tropical aroma with overtones of mango” are two new grape varieties to hit the market.
March 23 , 2022

Oppy boosts technology focus in California grape category

Numerous technological solutions have been making headway in Oppy’s California grape vineyards with three of its latest innovation partners. 
September 09 , 2021

SanLucar wins retail innovation award for Fresh Cut Refrigerator

European produce company SanLucar has scooped the EHI Retail Institute award in the new category Best AI & Robotics with its intelligent Fresh Cut Refrigerator.
March 08 , 2021

PMA webinar discusses insight retail trends provide, product innovation

“There has never been a better opportunity for retailers, growers and members of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry to say, 'How do we connect in our communities in a truly meaningful way to make a difference?'”
March 01 , 2021

Horti Asia webinar discusses innovations in fresh produce supply chain

The panelists shared how their companies have provided innovative solutions to different challenges faced by the industry, such as preventing the loss of products and reducing waste throughout the supply chain.
February 25 , 2021

AgroFresh expands rollout of AgTech innovation with Australian fruit grower

December 23 , 2020

Energy in the agricultural industry: innovation, technology, and sustainability

Ahead of the Agricultural Water Summit, a representative of Chile-based ECOI spoke about how the company is delivering sustainable solutions to farmers using solar energy.
November 19 , 2020