Hungarian drone innovator to help alleviate UK's farm labour shortage
The Hungary-based drones for agriculture’s ABZ Innovation is readying its introduction into the UK market following success in countries across Europe with a technology that could help alleviate

"Since the launch of our new brand, sales have increased by 36%"
Global Star, a Saudi Arabian producer and importer of fresh produce, has unveiled its new brand identity, Delizia ® , in a statement issued by CEO Stephano Iorini. According to Iorini, "the brand

Ice Country, the Syngenta innovation in the iceberg segment
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has, for some time, been concentrating its research and development activities at EAME level on the iceberg salad segment, a stable and consolidated market for Italy and

Ice Country, the Syngenta innovation in the iceberg segment
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has, for some time, been concentrating its research and development activities at EAME level on the iceberg salad segment, a stable and consolidated market for Italy and

Ports of Antwerp and Haifa add more flexibility to SLB North Sea logistics
Economic ties between Israel and Northern Europe are particularly strong, underscoring the importance of an efficient and reliable Ocean freight network. Israel, renowned for its innovation and

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024: "Young Innovators" wanted
Start-ups can register now and until 31 July 2023 for the joint stand "Innovation made in Germany" at the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade. Participation is sponsored by the BMWK.

Brett Lee goes in to bat for Australian avocados in India
The Australian avocado industry has enlisted the help of former Australian cricketer Brett Lee to promote its fruit as part of a new marketing campaign in India. Hort Innovation has announced

Finding tech solutions to labour problem
Training fruit pickers using virtual reality equipment, employing robots to move fruit containers and wearing exoskeletons to support physical labour are all possibilities being considered by

Eyeing a future where fruit pickers are trained by virtual reality
Training fruit pickers using virtual reality equipment, employing robots to move fruit containers, and wearing exoskeletons to support physical labor are all possibilities being considered by

Italian varietal innovation showcased in Netherlands and Spain
In June, the CIV-Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti proceeded with its continuous updating and sharing of information with other European operators by participating in events such as the "Delphy ISFC

"We can now ensure that no more fruit flies get into the machine"
Zumoval, the Spanish manufacturer of high-quality juice presses, has announced a new innovation. "The proven juice presses of the Fasttop line are now not only equipped with a shower for better

Civ, varietal innovation in the Netherlands and Spain
In June, the CIV continued its path of continuous updating and information sharing with other European operators outside Italy with the participation in other important events such as the 'Delphy

Mitolo Family Farms and Detpak bag sustainable Australian packaging innovation
Australia’s potato and onion category player Mitolo Family Farms has partnered with Coles as well as global innovators in sustainable packaging solutions Detpak to create what is believed to be

Hort Innovation to identify top traceability tech
The horticulture industry is on the look out for emerging technologies that can be deployed to make it easier for growers to trace their produce along the supply chain to support maximum food

Corteva Agriscience: Regionally integrated research and development centre opened
Corteva Agriscience has opened its first combined crop protection and seed research laboratory for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions to drive innovation and develop sustainable solutions

'That's why we continue to invest in wholesale'
If there is one place where innovation and the excellence of tradition meet, it is the wholesale market. A channel that is too often undervalued but which represents the true expression of the

Corteva opens its first integrated regional R&D centre in Germany
Corteva Agriscience has opened its first combined crop and seed protection research laboratory in EMEA, helping to drive innovation and deliver sustainable solutions to farmers. With an investment

Coles awards sustainability grants
Coles has awarded Australian producers A$3.6m in grants from its Coles Nature Fund to drive innovation and sustainability. A number of fresh produce operations are among the eight recipients in

Lamb Weston opens new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom
Lamb Weston EMEA opened its new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, on 8 June 2023 in the presence of employees, suppliers and the mayor of the city. This new facility enhances

Fruit Logistica brings sustainable innovation events to Spain
Fruit Logistica is organising two conferences on sustainable innovation for fruit growers, marketers, auxiliary and technological companies in southern Spain. The first will take place at the

Fruit Logistica brings sustainable innovation events to Spain
Fruit Logistica is organising two conferences on sustainable innovation for fruit growers, marketers, auxiliary and technological companies in southern Spain. The first will take place at the

CEO emphasises: “Jumbo will not exit Belgium”

Organics to take centre stage at Organic Food Iberia
Attendees will meet certified organic companies from Spain, Portugal and the rest of the world and have the chance to discover the latest innovations in the sector, try different products, and

“It’s time to interrupt the North American mushroom industry”
Degrees of innovation in the mushroom industry vary greatly around the world. In North America for instance, selling mushrooms in a blue container is the standard and product containing dirt is

Caprabo has announced plans to open five new supermarkets in Barcelona in June
Amazon: ‘Digital euro accelerates innovation’ Amazon is convinced of the added value of the digital euro, which the European Central Bank (ECB) aims to introduce. The company has built a