Sorting technology is being used to combat the problem of toxic weeds in green vegetables. Toxic datura and nightshade weeds are increasingly being picked alongside crops such as green beans and babyleaf spinach, with the risk of entering into the final product.

Reusable takeaway packaging could present a compelling climate case over single-use alternatives if return and washing systems are properly implemented and optimized, according to a new study today from Zero Waste Europe, Reloop, and TOMRA.

Studies have revealed that using new-age technologies like AI robotics can increase productivity by about 70% in the agricultural sector. The food and refreshment industry is growing rapidly by utilizing new innovations. The top players have been using artifical intelligence to retain their position in the industry.

TOMRA Food has a proven track record at the forefront of sorting in a multitude of products with different technologies. The star for this application is TOMRA’s unique Biometric Signature Identification (BSI) technology featured in the TOMRA 5C acquired by Uwafen Seeds, a Chilean company dedicated to the production of high-quality sweet corn seeds.

Why would you make something that will be used for a few minutes then thrown away but lasts a lifetime? The world produces about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, according to the UN. In this article, we explore the companies at the vanguard of providing solutions to plastic pollution.