His presentation at the Fresh Produce Forum of FRUIT LOGISTICA on the topic of "Digital innovations redefine the supply chain" started at the end of the chain, with the customers and consumers. read more

In this 6.8 hectare project in Straelen, located in the urban area of North Rhine-Westphalia, full emphasis is placed on organic cultivation. "Even today, in the conventional farms of the Vitarom Group, almost organic farming is practiced with a lot of use of technology. For this new project, the group is further increasing this emphasis." read more

What is currently driving the European fruit and vegetable industry? read more

According to the government decision published in the official gazette, the digital recording of agricultural pesticide, fertilization, and irrigation activities in an electronic register will remain voluntary until 2027. By then, it is also planned to... read more

The goal is to further reduce the dependency of EU agriculture. The proposal will now need to be approved by the European Parliament and the Council, after which it would immediately come into effect. According to the Commission, the proposed tariffs mainly target specific fertilizers. read more

The RubyRed harvest in New Zealand will begin in the coming weeks with a significant increase in quantity to more than one million trays or 3,500 tons for the Chinese mainland, and another million trays for Japan. Additionally, shipments will also be sent to the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Pacific islands. read more

The horticulture industry in Tanzania has received positively a new direct cargo flight to China, a route that will offer shorter shipping times for avocado exporters in particular. read more

Banana farmers in North Queensland have been heavily affected by over 600mm of rain falling in just a few days, with the full extent of the damage still being evaluated. read more