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Ishida acquires RobotGrader to expand protein packing automation portfolio
Ishida has acquired Swedish robotics company RobotGrader, expanding its automation capabilities for fixed-weight tray-packing in the protein sector.

Rafaela Sousa
3 days ago2 min read


JBT Marel launches automated pineapple waxing machine
JBT Marel has introduced the ProDose Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine, a fully automated system designed to streamline and standardise the post-harvest waxing process for fresh pineapples.

Rafaela Sousa
Aug 291 min read


Saga Robotics raises $11.2m to scale autonomous farming platform in UK and US
Norwegian agtech company Saga Robotics has secured $11.2 million in equity funding to expand the commercial rollout of its autonomous agricultural platform, Thorvald, in the UK and US.

Rafaela Sousa
Aug 212 min read


4AG Robotics secures CAD $40m to enhance autonomous mushroom harvesting
4AG Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous harvesting technologies, has successfully closed a CAD $40 million Series B funding round, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its robotic systems in the mushroom farming sector.

Siân Yates
Aug 52 min read


Leuze presents smart sensor technology for clean and predictive maintenance
Industrial automation technology provider Leuze has launched two new ‘smart’ sensor innovations, designed for hygiene-sensitive...

Melissa Bradshaw
Apr 61 min read


SICK and Universal Robots launch new safety system
SICK has launched a new safety solution – the End of Arm Safeguard (EOAS) – designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of...

Rafaela Sousa
Feb 202 min read


Rise of the machines: A robot revolution is transforming the food and beverage industry
Robots are rapidly transforming the food and beverage industry by boosting efficiency and precision across various operations. From...

Siân Yates
Oct 17, 20247 min read


Opinion: AI solutions for a greener future in the food and beverage sector
Saar Yoskovitz, CEO of Augury, examines the pivotal role of AI in helping the food and beverage sector align with the European Union's...

News Desk
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Opinion: How can automation free food and beverage workers from palletising dangers?
Traditionally, palletisation has been a manual operation – and in many cases it still is. It is estimated that 250,000 people are...

News Desk
Jul 5, 20234 min read
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