Processing > Fruit & vegetables

Parsnip automation project optimises operational efficiency

25 March, 2025

Faced with increasing difficulty sourcing labour, Frederick Hiam partnered with Wyma Solutions to automate its parsnip processing operations in a two-phase project.


Wyma Turn-Key Processing Lines

25 March, 2025

Wyma can provide complete end-to-end vegetable processing line solutions.


Flikweert Vision Quality Grader post-harvest potato/onion grader

25 March, 2025

The Flikweert Vision Quality Grader is designed to deliver precise, automated quality control through advanced camera imaging. 


Stats confirm price pressures on Aussie veggie growers

12 March, 2025

Latest data released showed a $140 million drop in the overall farmgate value of vegetables produced in Australia during 2023–24, despite an increase in overall production.


Three emerging 'smart' food drying techniques

06 February, 2025

Food drying techniques are being developed using optical sensors and AI to facilitate more efficiency with the preserving process; find out more about three emerging techniques.


Keeping it cool for Spanish soup making

05 February, 2025 by Francisco Hernández Ortiz, Global Food Projects Director, HRS Heat Exchangers

Cold soup making can be a challenge, so the pasteurisation process for gazpacho and salmorejo must be as gentle as possible.


Optical tech sorts out the frozen veggies at Twin City Foods

15 November, 2024

The US frozen vegetable processor has partnered with Key Technology to install two optical sorters at the end of its lines that process both frozen peas and corn.


The state of Victoria has its finger on the pulse

23 October, 2024

The Victorian Government has provided a $2.4m boost for a pulse research project that could help the state capitalise on the growing plant-based protein market.


Confidence grows in solutions for processing plant-based foodstuffs

22 October, 2024 by Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, Systems Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers

The last two years have seen a slowdown in investment by the global food and drink industry, but plant-based drinks and alternative proteins have continued to grow as a sector.


Making the grade with avocado inspection solution

14 October, 2024

Avocado supplier Westfalia Fruit is using Neolithics' non-destructive fruit testing capabilities to help with its grading and reduce wastage in the process.


Plum perfect: Kakadu plum health benefits confirmed

24 September, 2024

University of Queensland research has confirmed antioxidant properties exist in a bush food used by Indigenous people for generations: the Kakadu plum.


How does the GM variety of Cavendish banana taste?

13 September, 2024

It tastes great, according to QUT Distinguished Professor James Dale, who leads the research team developing the genetically modified Cavendish bananas.


Getting smart with salad processing

10 September, 2024

A SMART automated production line with optimised hygiene has been installed at a salad processing facility in Northern Germany.


Lettuce E.coli outbreak, a UK investigation

09 September, 2024

A study of a 2022 investigation into a large outbreak of Escherichia coli from contaminated lettuce in the UK highlights how new techniques were used to determine the cause.


Delivering high capacity cutting for pre-cut fruit and vegetables

02 September, 2024

Pre-cut fruits and vegetables are becoming more popular as busy lifestyles are driving consumers to seek more convenient food options.


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