Food/Agriculture Archives

IoT Technology Tracks Biodiversity in Fields

by Claire Swedberg | May 21, 2023 | Features

Syngenta sensors with KORE Cellular SIMs are collecting motion-based data, with a long-term goal of tracking all moving animal life where crops are grown.

With New Board, RAIN Alliance Looks to Asia

by Claire Swedberg | May 15, 2023 | News

The non-profit organization is extending its global efforts to connect with companies and users, addressing use cases, regulations and bandwidth opportunities.

RFID Poised for Big Tire Industry Rollout

by Claire Swedberg | May 9, 2023 | News

As the industry prepares to digitize all new tires, companies have been testing RFID in their products and leveraging standardized data management from the Global Data Service Organization.

Onion Sortation, Storage Tracked via RFID

by Claire Swedberg | Apr 26, 2023 | News

Produce company Gourmet monitors its onions, shallots and garlic as they are sorted, stored and then packaged, using an RFID system deployed on forklifts.

USDA’s APHIS Plans Revisions to Electronic Animal IDs

by Claire Swedberg | Apr 9, 2023 | Features

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is accepting comments related to modifications of mandates related to RFID tag reads on cattle crossing state lines, while UHF RFID is gaining some momentum.

LIVE! 2023 Spotlight: RFID in the Food Chain

by RFID Journal | Mar 28, 2023 | News

Here's why you won't want to miss the RFID in the Food Chain track at this year's RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

Avery Dennison Smartrac Opens Largest RFID Plant

by Claire Swedberg | Jan 31, 2023 | News

The company's ninth facility, in Querétaro, Mexico, will increase production capacity to meet the rising demand for UHF RFID tags and labels on apparel, food, consumer goods and packages.

Fresh Meal System Employs RFID Technology

by Claire Swedberg | Jan 29, 2023 | Case Studies

Yo-Kai Express has built RFID functionality into its vending machines for ramen, rice and pasta dishes, and is releasing compact versions to monitor products in freezers and cookers.

Wiliot Launches Ambient IoT Innovation Kit

by Rich Handley | Jan 23, 2023 | News

The new kit is intended to help companies solve challenges regarding supply chains, retail, consumer packaged goods, healthcare and agriculture.

Cannabis Companies Testing Sustainable RFID Tags

by Claire Swedberg | Nov 20, 2022 | Features

Metrc's latest plant tag comes with recycled paper and hemp, using carbon-neutral production processes, and the company says it offers higher performance due to the absence of plastic layers.