Visitors can attend live demonstrations and engage with BAADER's local network, global product managers, and processing experts. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

BAADER is taking part in VIV Asia 2025 that is taking place from 12-14 March in Bangkok this year

Under the motto 'Value Every Gram,' BAADER will showcase its latest solutions at VIV Asia 2025, emphasising the protection and maximisation of meat value throughout the processing cycle. Additionally, advanced software tools assist processors in planning production for each bird and ensuring every gram of meat is safeguarded and efficiently harvested. During the show, visitors can attend live demonstrations and engage with BAADER's local network, global product managers, and processing experts.

"The future of poultry processing lies in intelligent tools, seamlessly integrated into equipment and performance monitoring systems," said Marcel Franz, managing director of BAADER Asia. "With advanced software solutions that not only capture data but also identify root causes, decision-making becomes faster and more precise. We're excited to showcase BAADER's latest innovations at VIV Asia this year."

Some of the featured equipment include:  

- ProFlex Cut-Up System: Real value-adding begins after distribution where product differentiation takes shape through specialised cuts, lean portions, and convenient food options tailored to diverse customer preferences. 

- Breast Cap Deboner 660A: The breast caps produced on the exhibited cut-up system will be processed on the Breast Cap Deboner 660A capable of producing a variety of products. The intelligent cap measuring tool allows for precise tool adjustments. 

- AI-Based Rest Meat Detection: Every gram of meat not recovered from the fillet represents a missed profit opportunity. To address this, BAADER has developed a vision camera solution that monitors the meat left on the carcass after deboning and alerts the processor about excess waste production. 

- Refiner Technology: After minimising the meat left on the carcass, processors can further utilise any remaining meat by processing the carcasses with a BAADER Refiner. This gentle method of separating usable meat from hard components allows processors to repurpose the leftover meat into high-value products such as nuggets or sausages. 

The carrot algorithm is the latest addition to Ecorobotix’s expanding AI suite. (Image source: Ecorobotix)

Ecorobotix showcased its new ARA ultra-high precision sprayer at the LAMMA 2025 event that took place from 15-16 January at the NEC in Birmingham, UK

Celebrating its transformative impact on agriculture, Ecorobotix's new carrot algorithm earned the Silver Award for Arable Crop Care Innovation of the Year. This advanced solution which is currently available as a paid feature for the ARA sprayer helps reduce plant protection products in carrot fields by up to 95%.

It is part of Ecorobotix’s Plant-by-Plant AI Software, which uses crop-specific algorithms to deliver unparalleled precision and efficiency in treatments for various crops. With its ultra-high precision 6x6 cm spraying capability, the ARA sprayer revolutionises crop care by dramatically reducing chemical inputs and enhancing productivity.

Co-locating with VIV Asia and MeatPro Asia, HAN Asia provides attendees with a holistic view of the entire agricultural ecosystem. (Image source: HAN Asia)

Asia's only international complete seed-to-food trade show, Horti Agri Next Asia 2025 is preparing to kick off from 12-14 March at IMPACT Exhibition Centre in Bangkok, Thailand

The agricultural market in Asia is undergoing significant transformation, with key trends expected to shape the region's agricultural market from 2024-2026. These are not only expected to influence production and distribution, but also have a profound imapact on international trade and policies.  

Co-locating with VIV Asia and MeatPro Asia, the expo provides attendees with a holistic view of the entire agricultural ecosystem, enabling them to connect with numerous industry leaders, ranging from crop producers to retailers. The comprehensive event helps discover the latest in seeding, soil prep, growing, crop protection and nutrition, harvesting and production, storage, and logistics.

During the forum, AGRA and IFDC reaffirmed their commitment to fostering innovation, capacity-building, and partnerships that prioritise soil health. (Image source: AGRA)

AGRA, in partnership with the International Fertiliser Development Center (IFDC) and the Ministry of Agriculture, hosted Mali’s first-ever event specifically dedicated to soils, in celebration of World Soil Day

The event themed: ‘Nourish the Earth, Secure the Future’ focused on preserving the health of arid and semi-arid soils, and marked the beginning of a dedicated national focus on soil health in Mali. It highlighted critical issues of soil degradation and the need to implement collaborative and innovative solutions to restore soil health, safeguard agricultural productivity, and combat food insecurity.

Comprising expert panels and roundtable discussions, the event served as a platform to address soil health and its implications for agricultural transformation, in turn producing actionable recommendations. These included establishing a platform for dialogue, creating synergies of action, updating Mali’s soil mapping, developing targeted policies, and investing in action research on soils.

In his address, the Minister of Agriculture emphasised that sustainable soil management is not only an environmental necessity but also a socio-economic and humanitarian imperative. During the forum, AGRA and IFDC also reaffirmed their commitment to fostering innovation, capacity-building, and partnerships that prioritise soil health.

This year's Macfrut will include a special Berry Area dedicated to these soft fruits, with an event area, an exhibition area and special visit routes for companies. (Image source: Macfrut)

The 42nd edition of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain will be held from 6-8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy

Berries have been the main focus of Macfrut for quite some time, with blueberries being the star of the show at the 2023 trade fair. The Macfrut Academy has also recently produced a video lesson on blueberries, with a special focus on the Mediterranean supply chain. 

The global berry market is worth more than US$40bn and is growing across all categories. Global strawberry production in particular has increased by 28% over the last decade and now accounts for more than half of all berries. Moreover, annual consumption of blackberries has increased by 6.2%, with a potential for raspberry production, which has reached 150,000 tonnes and is expected to quadruple over the next decade. 

This year's Macfrut will include a special Berry Area dedicated to these soft fruits, with an event area, an exhibition area and special visit routes for companies. The Berry Area will be divided into two parts: an event area called the Berry Show, where experts will give speeches, along with an exhibition area, and the Berry Route, which will allow visitors to visit berry companies at various locations throughout the trade fair.

"In keeping with the nature of a trade fair such as Macfrut, the berry supply chain will be showcased through an exhibitor area and a schedule of meetings and events focused on these soft fruits," explained president of Ncx, Thomas Drhorad. "The Berry Area is launching in just a few days and a number of leading companies from across the supply chain have already confirmed their intention to participate."