The most recent version of Tong's popular UniFill big bag and box filler has experienced unprecedented demand in the first quarter of 2024. The upgraded UniFill, equipped with Tong's intelligent Auto-Touch HMI control, provides the most delicate filling for both big bags and boxes, leading to increased capacity and versatility. read more

Platform Wolt has announced that it has successfully completed the delivery of over 1 million orders from flower shops in its 27 markets. The platform features more than 2,000 florists, with over 90% of them being small and medium-sized businesses. The Wolt team emphasized that both local florists and chains of all sizes are part of this achievement. read more

In the 6th edition of the Food Technologies Day at the Laimburg Experimentation Center, experts and representatives from the agri-food sector of South Tyrol shared and discussed innovations in scientific research towards a more sustainable food production. read more

On the second day, Macfrut experiences a boom, with the pavilions of the Rimini Expo Centre filling up with visitors from the early hours of the morning in a continuous flow of people. The international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair continues today, Friday, May 10th. read more

The harvest for the new season of mangoes in India is currently ongoing, according to Himant Chavda, chairman of the Indian produce exporter Krish International. He stated, "Our mango export has begun and we are currently in the harvesting season. We mainly export three varieties of mangoes: Kesar mango, Alphonso." read more

During a working visit to Moscow, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the President of Russia. The discussion primarily revolved around matters concerning the export of agricultural products from Uzbekistan to Russia. President Putin expressed a keen interest in boosting the import of Uzbek goods. read more

India: Kisanserv to open 250 new stores in Pune, Mumbai
Agritech startup Kisanserv plans to open 250 new retail stores in Mumbai and Pune over the next three years, with a focus on providing customers with high-quality fruits and vegetables at competitive prices. The company has already established 25 stores in these two cities. read more

"We've had little sun since February, so spring is late once again, and the strawberry production is slightly slower than usual and later than expected," says Jan van Genderen, owner of Royal Berry, a Dutch company specializing in growing and marketing strawberries. However, in mid-April, several days read more

For the past year, Agronorperú, a family-owned business that produces and markets bananas in the Peruvian province of Piura, has been following the Fairtrade certification guidelines. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life for their employees and the local community, while also placing emphasis on... read more

The blueberry, a representative crop of fruit growing in the Cuneo area, was the main focus of the conference that took place recently at Macfrut to present the results of the research project on Symbiotic Agriculture by Op Joinfruit from Verzuolo (CN) in collaboration with. read more

With the second day, yesterday the second edition of Red Planet, the immersive experience created by Macfrut and Agroterche, was concluded. In total, thirteen new tomato varieties were proposed in a taste panel consisting of over 130 "technical" production participants. read more

Kenya, a major avocado producer in Africa, is seeking to enhance collaboration with China in order to meet the strict food safety standards necessary for the Chinese market. This effort was emphasized by Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, during the 4th International Africa read more

The Department of Biological Science at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore (UVAS) organized a daylong seminar on the "Future Potential of Floriculture" and a "Floral Art Competition" at UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki. Credits: UVAS The Floral Art Competition included three categories... read more

Jingold, a global kiwi specialist, at Macfrut discussed the project on the efficient use of water resources, the management of which affects the qualitative parameters of fruits, with implications for the entire supply chain, up to the final consumer. read more

Sezon truskawek w Wielkiej Brytanii został opóźniony o dwa tygodnie z powodu zimnej pogody i zmniejszonego nasłonecznienia, co spowodowało wolniejszy rozwój owoców. Pierwsze znaczące zbiory są teraz planowane na koniec maja. Pomimo opóźnienia, warunki pozwoliły na stopniowy... read more

The Consortium for Sicilian IGP Oranges is participating in the two major industry fairs, Macfrut and Cibus, currently taking place in Emilia Romagna. This presence marks the end of a marketing and promotional season that the Consortium has tackled with great commitment, having to multiply its efforts. read more

For the past year, Agronorperú, a family-owned business that produces and markets bananas in the Peruvian province of Piura, has been following the guidelines of Fairtrade certification. Their aim is to improve the quality of life for their employees and the local community, while also focusing on... read more

Shelf-life preservation specialist Food Freshly is highlighting the benefits of its sulfite-free and preservative-free fresh produce preservation solutions at MacFrut, currently being held in Rimini this week. read more

A software platform adopted by Melon&Co has won an award in the agriculture category at the second annual C4DTI Digital Trade Awards. read more

Waitrose has announced that by 2035, it will be sourcing its British fruit and vegetables from farms that employ regenerative practices. read more