Here are some of my most recent posts:

Robotics and Fresh Cut: Recent Innovations and Developments

Robotics has made its way into the fruit and vegetable sector, particularly in the fresh-cut industry, albeit with a delay compared to other industrial sectors, due to the challenges posed by the complexity of operations. First and foremost, fruits and vegetables exhibit variable shapes, sizes, and textures, requiring the use of highly delicate and precise […]

The Future of Produce Packaging: Trends to Watch in 2025

As we approach 2025, the packaging industry is evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability,innovation, and efficiency. In the produce sector, this transformation is evident in the rise ofbiodegradable materials, smart packaging, and a growing focus on reducing plastic usage. In2024, global trends, particularly in Europe, are pushing for bans or limits on plastic packagingfor fresh produce, […]

The Future of Fresh in the US: what’s next for the produce aisle in 2025?

As we head toward 2025, the way we shop for fresh produce in the United States is evolving in exciting and dynamic ways. From the farm to our kitchens, the produce aisle is set to undergo a transformation driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a growing demand for sustainability. But what do these […]

From Farm to Fork: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Produce World

Artificial intelligence is reshaping and molding every aspect of the agri-food ecosystem, beginning with precision agriculture. Artificial intelligence is reshaping and molding every aspect of the agri-food ecosystem, beginning with precision agriculture, extending through processing and packaging lines, and reaching personalized nutrition and food delivery systems. Despite widespread apprehension and critical scrutiny regarding the implementation […]

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA): bridging the Gap Between Greenhouses and Vertical Farms

With the escalating demand for food production, it has become evident that substantial transformations are necessary at every level of the global food system to address the future challenges of food security and environmental sustainability. The agriculture industry must adapt to the challenges posed by the concurrent growth of the global population and the climate […]

Alessandro Turatti join Gulftech as Director of Business Development

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“During my career within the Turatti group, I had the opportunity to achieve prestigious results, being particularly proud to have strengthened the core business of processing solutions for the fresh-cut sector” What was the decision that led you to join Gulftech? During my career within the Turatti group, I had the opportunity to achieve prestigious […]

Sustainability in the fresh-cut produce industry

As the world becomes more aware of the dangers of climate change, eco-friendly and sustainable practices have emerged as important qualifiers in the minds of consumers and retailers, determining with whom they do business. However, due to its popularity, the term “sustainability” is very misused, especially when employed in relation to the food industry.

Food processing trends influenced by COVID-19

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, we all became familiar with the assertion that we were “living in unprecedented times”. This peremptory statement began common so swiftly that it was bordering on a cliché (so much so, that I must confess to have made use of it too). Nevertheless, a global pandemic is not an […]