Five trends tracked for NZ's fresh produce sector
24 June, 2026The latest United Fresh Trend Report details five emerging trends with relevance for Aotearoa New Zealand's fresh produce sector.
PPM Technologies and Key Technology potato chip processing line
24 June, 2026PPM Technologies and Key Technology have introduced a fully integrated potato chip processing line.
GEA eTOP Degumming solution
28 May, 2026GEA has launched the enzymatically enhanced GEA eTOP Degumming solution.
Urschel Little Gem Aspire dicer for fruit and vegetables
21 May, 2026The compact dicer is designed to deliver versatile slicing, strip cutting and dicing for processors of fruit and vegetables.
Aussie innovation transforms surplus produce into dog treats
14 May, 2026An Australian pet brand is getting tails wagging by repurposing surplus produce from Melbourne's Prahran Market into dog food using dehydration technology.
Olives used to predict oil quality before extraction
20 April, 2026A new 'lab-on-a-fruit' analysis method has been developed to predict the chemical profile of extra virgin olive oil directly from the olives before extraction.
tna vacuum de-oiler for potato chips
20 April, 2026TNA Solutions is set to preview the tna vacuum de-oiler for healthier potato chips at interpack 2026.
Processing method to lower oil in French fries
06 March, 2026Researchers have explored a microwave frying method that could help food manufacturers modify production methods for making low-fat options that maintain crispiness.
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.
