'Organic, despite the difficulties satisfaction is guaranteed'
Not only does cultivating organically expose you to more pitfalls than conventional methods, especially in the event of bad weather, but also selling organic products is by no means easy. Giving

Two-fifths of hospitality firms ‘operating at a loss’
Over two-fifths of UK hospitality businesses are operating at a loss, and 70 per cent are set to increase prices in the coming year. That’s according to a new survey of 250 senior

Large-scale retail is 'bad' but suppliers queue up
My previous article (click here to read it) on why we should not demonise the large-scale retail trade has not gone unnoticed, indeed, it has triggered much controversy and indignation on the part

Carrefour Italy becomes a Benefit Society
Carrefour Italia announces its decision to become a Benefit Company, demonstrating the company's commitment to operating responsibly and transparently, identifying in its business activities

Fully automated lettuce crop monitoring by greenhouse drones
In spring 2022, Corvus Drones introduced fully automated greenhouse drones for young plant producers and breeders. Operating greenhouse drones is easy and can be done from one's office. Docking

Low lemon price does not compensate for high production costs
ASAJA Alicante denounces that unfair commercial practices prohibited by the Law of the Food Chain continue to be carried out, such as the destruction of value: the large operators that control the

Protesting laborers shut down Maersk Line, Five Star Logistics and other shipping companies
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has made good it’s threat to shut down operations at the ports starting from Monday, June 5th. The union is protesting against the Shipping

They sell rotten fruit for good, arrested
Two men ended up in handcuffs for trying to sell rotten fruit cheaply, passing it off as good. As reported in Repubblica, the incident took place in the Turin area. Carabinieri called by a third

Public listing pathway for Brisbane Markets
Brisbane wholesale market operator Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) and representative organisation Brismark have agreed to terms that create a pathway for the possibility of BML listing on ASX at

"Removing pathogens from tomato storage is crucial for shelf-life"
The Hungarian company Nemeskert Kft. operates greenhouses encompassing 13 hectares, powered by geothermal energy. With 9 hectares dedicated to tomato cultivation, the company yields an impressive

WARNING: reported corporate identity theft against EUROFRUT S.p.A.
All fruit and vegetable market operators are warned that unidentified individuals are making attempts to establish contacts with producing companies, including those overseas, to request purchases

Importance of climate and context alongside yield prediction in tomato production
Tomato growers face the challenge of predicting yields accurately, which is crucial for their business operations and forecasting. However, traditional yield prediction models often fail to

Air cargo demand decline slows in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous year’s demand performance.

Vertical Future partners with Modi Fresh in India
Vertical Future partnered with Modi Fresh to bring its advanced vertical farming and crop science insights to the Indian market. The partnership will see a joint venture established between the