Berry breeder Planasa has acquired ABZ Seeds, a breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. Planasa said the move marks a transformative step in its expansion into the high-growth F1 hybrid strawberry segment and highlights the accelerating industry-wide shift from traditional. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched iReefer, which has been described as "the most advanced container monitoring system for reefer cargo". read more

South Africa's trade relations with the US, which were already complicated, became even more unclear over the weekend due to new statements made by President Donald Trump. read more

Fresh Formulaics will be showcasing its first product, Flair S1, at this week's Fruit Logistica event. This all-in-one solution is specifically created to enhance the shelf life, quality, and visual appeal of fresh produce. read more

George Smith's first encounter with the fruit industry occurred on 20 December 1964. He sat on the back of a Bedford truck, parked in Floral Hall Yard, Covent Garden, waiting for porters to unload the morning's produce onto their wheelbarrows. read more

The Valley grows mini cherry tomatoes and cocktail tomatoes. The company is part of the Dutch producer cooperative Growers United. Through collaboration with The Valley and Growers United, Certhon and Denso aim to accelerate the global deployment of Artemy. read more

Egipt is planning to increase its presence in the global citrus export market this season, particularly in Europe, as stated by Osama Saleh, commercial manager at the grower-exporter Houd ElNile. read more

Ambrosia apples will make a comeback on television screens in Spain this February with their 20-second commercial centered around the idea that they are the perfect choice for the entire family. The brand will also be sponsoring some of the most popular shows currently airing. read more

Each company within the group has "unique expertise" in their field, Waterman Onions announces. The official launch of the Waterman Food Group will take place during FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. read more

The basic webinar "The ABCs of Goods Inspection - Introduction to the most important basics of inspecting fruits and vegetables" on February 21 provides tips and information from practice for practice. read more

At the same time, the company emphasizes its social and ecological commitment, aiming to sustainably improve the quality of life in its cultivation regions. read more

Researchers at Cranfield University are now collaborating with PepsiCo and Solynta, a company specializing in hybrid potato breeding, and are using advanced genetic analyses to address the challenges associated with maintaining crop quality. read more

Ava Berries, a division of UK berry experts Angus Soft Fruits, is pleased with the positive reception of its Ava Alicia (asf733.01) and Ava Catalina (asf624.01) strawberry varieties, which have gained popularity among growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

Przemysł świeżych produktów spożywczych w Ameryce Północnej prosperuje dzięki bezproblemowej wymianie handlowej, ale ostatnie cła zakłócają łańcuchy dostaw, zwiększają koszty i tworzą niepewność zarówno dla firm, jak i konsumentów. read more

In the mid-1980s, getting to Blouputs in the Lower Orange River region was quite a challenge. Once you left the main road from Augrabies to Pofadder and descended towards the river, you had to open numerous farm gates. read more

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has announced the acquisition of all shares in HPL Apollo, its perishable logistics joint venture previously co-owned with Mercury Aviation. read more

Importers in North America are "concerned" about the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all imported products from Canada and Mexico on fruit and vegetable prices, consumer health, and the long-term sustainability of the region's fresh produce. read more

Tesco has introduced a new recyclable packaging option for its Finest Onions line. read more

The FarmRoad Irrigation Module helps farmers to more effectively control the efficiency and sustainability of their water usage. The AI-powered irrigation forecast dashboards combine local climate data with advanced water demand models to provide integrated insights. read more

In Switzerland, around 170 kg of food per person is thrown away every year. The prevention and reduction of food waste is at the center of the federal Action Plan against Food Waste, as well as the European Green Deal and the "From Farm to Fork" strategy. read more