French fries maker installs fully integrated processing line
26 February, 2026The Key Technology processing line, with integrated optical sorters, graders and more, is designed with a capacity of 30 metric tons of frozen potato strips per hour.
Unlocking the benefits of avocados across the value chain
18 February, 2026Westfalia Fruit is helping to advance the future of the avocado sector with its zero-waste, full crop utilisation strategy.
Key Technology ADR X for potato strips
13 February, 2026Key Technology has introduced its new ADR X automatic defect removal system for potato strips.
Smart optical sensor detects ripeness for a quality drop
03 February, 2026Queen Mary University of London researchers are developing a handheld, AI-powered grape ripeness detector that uses machine learning to improve the harvest for winemaking.
Five fresh produce trends in NZ for 2026
21 January, 2026New Zealand's fresh pan-produce industry organisation United Fresh has released its 2026 Fresh Produce Trend Report.
Key Technology COMPASS optical sorter for leafy greens
12 December, 2025Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Group, has introduced its COMPASS optical sorter for leafy greens.
Improving shelf life of blueberries with upcycled edible coating
08 December, 2025A team of chemical engineers from UNSW Sydney are working to extend the expiry date of packaged summer fruits by developing an edible film made from repurposed coffee waste.
NSW food safety rules updated for berry, leafy vegetable and melon businesses
03 December, 2025The new requirements, which aim to strengthen food safety and traceability throughout the supply chain, will apply across NSW from 12 February 2026.
Slowing the ripening process to improve post-harvest quality
02 December, 2025A fruit physiology study of apples could open up new opportunities to control post-harvest fruit quality through natural regulatory pathways.
New laws for leafy-green growers and post-harvest processors in NSW
01 December, 2025From 12 February 2026, new laws apply for food businesses that grow and/or do primary processing of leafy vegetables in NSW.
Sublime potential of Aussie citrus in food sector applications
25 November, 2025The global citrus industry is currently worth around $140bn, so one researcher is aiming to unlock the potential of six Australian native lime species.
Freshness and nutrition check for fruit & veg
07 October, 2025Fruit, vegetables and juice could soon be easily evaluated for freshness and nutritional content using a nanoprobe designed to measure vitamin C concentration.
Key Technology COMPASS Optical Sorter for Chips
17 September, 2025Key Technology has introduced the COMPASS optical sorter for chips.
Sormac FC-540 vertical centrifuge for fresh-cut vegetables
10 September, 2025The Sormac FC-540 is a redesigned automated vertical centrifuge for removing excess surface water from washed produce.
New method dehydrates fruit without heat
18 August, 2025Researchers have developed a method to dry food at room temperature by adjusting air pressure conditions and using food-safe calcium chloride.
