Gregal, a leader in technological solutions for the agri-food sector, announces the launch of its new Traceability and Location Control APP. This tool seamlessly integrates with their agri-food ERP " read more

An agricultural economist has pointed out the increasing dependence of the United States on foreign fresh produce, attributing this trend to a growing agricultural trade deficit. According to Loren Koeman from the Michigan Farm Bureau, the proportion of imported fruit into the U.S. has experienced a significant rise. read more

"The picture that emerges from the government's monitoring of data on regular inflows in recent years, especially regarding seasonal work in the agricultural and tourism sectors, is disturbing, and President Meloni did well to report it to the Anti-Mafia authorities." read more

Companies participating in Fruit Attraction 2024 interested in participating can do so until September 4th, provided that they offer products, technological solutions, or services for the horticultural industry.

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Przez kolejny rok Fruit Attraction organizuje nową edycję nagród Innovation Hub Awards. Nagrody te, które doceniają innowację i przedsiębiorczość w branży owocowo-warzywnej, są skierowane do firm wystawiających i współwystawiających, które zgłaszają najlepszy projekt, produkt lub usługę.

For one more year, Fruit Attraction is organizing a new edition of the Innovation Hub Awards. These awards, which recognize innovation and entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable industry, are aimed at exhibiting and co-exhibiting companies that submit the best project, product, or service. read more

Last year, Italians spent 500 million euros on products containing at least one Fairtrade certified ingredient. This data was released yesterday (Wednesday, June 5) in Milan at the event "Thirty years on the sustainability route", during which it was mentioned. read more

Jan Kraaijeveld, who had been working in the fruit and vegetable trade for about twenty years, ventured into the world of processing rejected avocados into high-quality oil a year and a half ago. "We understand better than anyone how frustrating it can be to deal with rejected fruit, but the fact that the read more

Watch the Business Session of Flower Logistics Africa 2024 on "The quality challenge in flower trade – what is in it for logistics service providers and how do we bring consistency in quality." The panel discussion sheds light on the challenges faced by the Kenyan flower industry in terms of quality. read more

The UK market has been receiving shipments of new season New Zealand apples since early April, which is considered a typical timing. "We received the first batches of Cox apples in early April, followed by the first Galas in May. The majority of Gala and Breaburn apples are expected to arrive in June, with Pink Lady apples to follow." read more

"Technically, the asparagus season is not over yet," explains Olivier Thomas from La Ferme du Pont d'Achelles, "but the harvest will finish earlier than anticipated. We still have 3 weeks of production left, but consumer interest has declined significantly." Over the years, the asparagus season has... read more

The South African Flower Growers' Association (SAFGA) held a growers' day visiting Kleinskuur Aquaponics and Harmonie Protea farm in South Africa on the 21st of May 2024. This networking event aimed to foster interactions with stakeholders in the floral industry. read more

RZH Canada LTD, one of the dealers of Rijk Zwaan in Canada, is pleased to announce the hiring of Darryl Di Milo as a sales representative for the Leamington and Ontario territory. Darryl has extensive experience in the Leamington and surrounding area, having worked as a grower as well as in sales... read more

New World has been an integral part of New Zealanders' lives for 60 years, with its iconic red and black 'NW' diamond logo serving as a familiar and welcoming symbol. The inviting ambiance of New World welcomes visitors with the scent of freshly baked goods. read more

Według EastFruit, Indonesia znacząco zmniejszyła import daktyli z Egiptu w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy sezonu 2023/24 (lipiec-marzec). Niemniej jednak, egipscy eksporterzy daktyli nadal są głównymi dostawcami na indonezyjskim rynku. read more

"Vertical farming is commonly utilized for cultivating lettuce and baby greens, which are considered low-cost crops. However, the cultivation process typically involves the use of expensive systems. As a result, vertical farming may be more suitable for high-value flowering plants or regions with difficult growing conditions." read more

For the past couple of weeks, the first blueberries of the season have once again appeared on the shelves at Coöperatie Hoogstraten. Summer is approaching, and Belgian soft fruit is gradually becoming more prominent in the market. "Currently, we don't have large volumes of blueberries, but..." read more

Fyffes has announced the appointment of Frank Burkhardt as Chief Commercial Officer to oversee an ambitious growth strategy, which includes the promotion of a new brand proposition, Trudi's. Fyffes exports to more than 500 retailers in 22 countries across Europe and North America. read more

Recognizing the potential of digital technology to improve farming practices and empower agricultural entrepreneurs, the Government of Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, has partnered with the Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs (DAIH) and Digital Green to enhance agricultural practices. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is the main supply chain of interest for wholesale markets, as around half of the product flows in Italy pass through this channel. The origin is predominantly national, with a significant share of local productions (coming from a distance). read more

On the occasion of World Environment Day (celebrated yesterday, Wednesday, June 5), Conad, a leading Italian retail chain, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability. It does so in partnership with Chep, a global provider of supply chain services and solutions. read more