Accel Robotics receives US$30M funding for cashierless store tech

The AI and computer vision tech startup Accel Robotics announced it has plans to install its checkout-free shopping platform in Japan and North America.

December 05 , 2019

U.K aeroponic start-up LettUs Grow: 'Not everyone is sold on vertical farming initially'

Growing from a home-kit aeroponics system to potential plans to expand globally, this tech company evolved to meet demands of the vertical farming industry. LettUs Grow tells us about challenges, the future of aeroponics and advice it has for farmers to have profitable crops.

December 05 , 2019

Colombia to send first avocados to China this month

The development comes as another Latin American avocado exporting country gains access to the Chinese market.

December 04 , 2019

Preview to the New York Produce Show and Conference

December 04 , 2019

Japan's Upper House approves U.S. trade deal

The approval of the deal that slashes tariffs on farm and industrial goods clears the way for its entry into force at the beginning of next year.

December 04 , 2019

U.S. retailer sets up 'world's largest avocado display'

The California-based retailer is on Wednesday set up a massive display of around 112,000 avocados at its store in New Orleans.

December 04 , 2019

The Packaging Pitch: And another year comes to an end

As you launch into the holiday season and the new year, have you thought about what you want to achieve personally and professionally in 2020?

December 04 , 2019

Chile: All well for the prune industry despite social unrest, says industry body

Chile Prunes revealed at an industry event how its workers continue moving forward and how the industry will approach issues in the future.

December 04 , 2019

U.S.: Lidl to open first stores in Long Island

Ribbon cutting ceremonies and special promotional deals to follow German supermarket Lidl opening its first two stores in Long Island next week.

December 03 , 2019

"Game-changer": Hamburg Süd launches remote reefer management tech

Logistics company Hamburg Sud has launched its new Remote Container Management (RCM) technology for customers' reefer container shipments.

December 03 , 2019