Small agro-processors with solar-powered cold storage units
Posted by: Admin on 30th June 2025 09:26:28.
Digital Transformation Reshaping Industries
As Nigeria embraces digital transformation, 2025 marks a breakthrough year for the manufacturing and communications sectors. Advancements in technology are not only changing large industries, but they are also creating valuable opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and tech startups. From AI-driven automation to renewable energy and 5G expansion, these innovations are paving the way for economic growth and business transformation.
Smart and Automated Manufacturing
While large factories integrate machine learning and predictive maintenance tools, SMEs are increasingly adopting cost-effective digital solutions to boost efficiency. One notable example is Nigerian startup Ecotutu, which is playing a crucial role in the sector. By equipping small agro-processors with solar-powered cold storage units, Ecotutu’s “pay-as-you-chill” model not only helps reduce post-harvest losses but also ensures food quality, all without relying on unstable power grids.
(extracted from Business Tech Africa)
Guangdong in China exports Fruit, Lychee, to United Arab Emirates
Posted by: Admin on 26th June 2025 08:42:34.
From mid-May to July, lychees were put on the market in western Guangdong, the Pearl River Delta region and eastern Guangdong. Hu Guibing, chief scientist of the National Litchi and Longan Industry Technology System and dean of the College of Horticulture of South China Agricultural University, said that this year, Guangdong flowers bloomed early and had a high flowering rate, and the expected output was about 1.6 million tons.
Pre-cooling and packaging within one hour of picking
A refrigerated truck loaded with lychees drove from the cold storage to the airport on Monday, and the one ton of Dongguan lychees on the truck were sent to Dubai by air. Staff said that there are two types of lychees for export, namely Guiwei and Xianjinfeng, each type of lychees is about 500 kilograms. If lychees are stored in a cold storage for pre-cooling within one hour after picking, the shelf life can be extended by about one week. After pre-cooling, the lychees are then transported to the low-temperature packaging workshop for fine packaging and then sent to the airport, and then airlifted to Dubai. The whole transportation time is about 9 hours.
Huangpu Customs said that Dongguan belongs to the mid-late ripening lychee production area. At present, the planting area of lychee orchards registered with the customs in Dongguan City is 2,700 acres. From mid-to-late June, Dongguan lychees enter the peak sales season, and the export volume is expected to reach 50 tons this year.
Original URL: Dongguan lychees are exported to the UAE in large quantities for the first time | Oriental Daily | Cross-Strait International https://orientaldaily.on.cc/content/china_world/odn-20250626-0626_00178_008/
Cutting-edge Technologies
Posted by: Admin on 16th June 2025 17:37:51.
The food industry is undergoing exciting transformations with cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of food production, packaging, and consumption. Here are some of the latest advancements:
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Plastic-Free & Smart Packaging – Companies are moving away from traditional plastic packaging, opting for biodegradable and edible alternatives. Smart packaging uses nanotechnology to detect microbial changes, ensuring food safety.
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3D Food Printing – This innovation allows for customized food production, creating intricate designs and personalized nutrition solutions.
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Alternative Proteins – Lab-grown meat and plant-based protein alternatives are gaining traction, offering sustainable food sources.
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AI-Powered Automation – Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing food processing, optimizing efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing quality control.
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Functional Beverages – Drinks enriched with probiotics, omega-3s, and other health-boosting ingredients are becoming increasingly popular.
Small agro-processors with solar-powered cold storage units
Posted on 30th June 2025 09:26:28 by Admin.
Guangdong in China exports Fruit, Lychee, to United Arab Emirates
Posted on 26th June 2025 08:42:34 by Admin.
Cutting-edge Technologies
Posted on 16th June 2025 17:37:51 by Admin.
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