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.
Fresh produce executive program debuts in NZ
04 August, 2025The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ Produce Executive Program (PEP) will make its New Zealand debut in August.
Perfect Automation trials sustainable mushroom packaging film
25 July, 2025The company has launched a series of collaborative trials to phase out traditional PVC film in favour of a Japanese-manufactured polyolefin alternative.
Low-oil oat grain breeding to aid industry growth: study
25 July, 2025UniSA is researching the biological triggers of oil production in oats, which may help processing and provide further demand for Australian-grown oats.
Post-harvest tech to extend storage life of mangoes
18 July, 2025Around 20% of mangoes perish along the cold supply chain, but now Edith Cowan University has identified a way to extend cold storage life of the tropical fruit.
Olive oil mill upgrade quadruples processing capacity
18 July, 2025An olive oil mill in Portugal has modernised its process using an Alfa Laval innovation, increasing its extra virgin olive oil capacity from 1500 to 6000 kg/h.
NZ food security ranks highly with plentiful fresh produce
09 July, 2025A recent study ranked Aotearoa highly as one of the world's most self-sufficient countries, with its fresh produce supply set to continue ramping up.
AOL calls for the 'deregulation' of GM foods to be rejected
23 June, 2025Australian Organic Limited warns against FSANZ's Proposal P1055, saying it would strip the consumer's right to know whether a food is GM or gene-edited.
Processed fruit smoothies could be more nutritious, new study
12 June, 2025A new study has found that food processing techniques could improve the health benefits of fruit and vegetable smoothies.
Large carrot grower and packer values collaborative approach
02 June, 2025Kalfresh applies the same philosophy in the field, in the packing shed and in marketing: "Innovate to keep growing".
Carrot line upgrade results in increased demand for the product
30 May, 2025Wyma Solutions installed a post-harvest 15 t/h carrot line for B.D. & M.D. Nicol & Son, which resulted in increased demand from supermarkets for its carrots.
Injectable tech for fresh produce could extend shelf life
23 May, 2025MIT and SMART researchers have developed a way to extend the shelf life of vegetables by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable microneedles.
Wet Bunker Storage system for Moffatt Fresh Produce
19 May, 2025The idea of the Wyma Wet Bunker Storage system was first floated to Steven Moffatt of Moffatt Fresh Produce by Wyma Solutions' National Sales Manager, John Roest.
