Resource Innovation Institute (RII) and the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) at The Ohio State University (OSU) announced today the introduction of the first national professional development certificate tailored for designers, construction professionals, and. read more

2025 marks a key turning point for Alifresca and for the entire Coop Switzerland organization in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector. According to Vladimir Cob Sevilla, CEO of Alifresca (a subsidiary of the Swiss retail group), this is due to several strategic decisions that are shaping both. read more

The fresh produce market in Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region is experiencing significant uncertainty due to the ongoing regional conflict. The instability has led to disruptions in global shipping routes, with many vessels being rerouted and others lacking clarity on their final destinations. read more

The high-pressure system continues to persist over Italy, keeping temperatures above the seasonal average. However, as the week progresses, the umbrella will once again be useful: western moist currents may facilitate the passage of some disturbances, bringing rain. read more

Elea Technology GmbH is pleased to introduce the newest product in its PEF Advantage system lineup: the Elea PEF Advantage C 2000-600. This system features a treatment channel of 600 × 600 mm and is specifically designed for the industrial processing of large-caliber crops like sugar beet, sugar cane, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. read more

Ceny świeżego pieprzu w Bułgarii wzrosły o ponad 50% na całym terenie kraju w dziewiątym tygodniu 2026 roku, według danych z Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS). Tygodniowa analiza, obejmująca okres do 26 lutego, pokazuje zróżnicowane trendy cenowe wśród owoców i warzyw. read more

The Society of American Florists' (SAF) Next Gen LIVE! conference provided more than education for 140 emerging floral professionals — it offered a clearer vision of their future in the industry. Taking place from Feb. 22–24 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the three-day event brought together retailers, read more

After nearly thirty years, Alfred Boot is leaving Herkuplast, now part of the Bachmann Group, and the horticulture sector. His career has coincided with a period of significant transformation in the industry: from manual labor and seasonal production to automated, year-round supply chains with high-tech advancements. read more

The beginning of the season is a good time to remind ourselves of the basic rules of planting and caring for strawberry seedlings. This topic was revisited during a meeting of the Strawberry Growers Association by Dariusz Bujak from de Kemp company. As he emphasized, some producers have been making these mistakes for years. read more