Agricultural technology that does not move towards simplification is off track, according to FG Adriaanse, co-founder of Adagin Technologies. It is not suitable for effectively supporting farmers and their management teams in lightening the workload. The vast amount of data generated on a farm and in a read more

The European aluminum market is facing challenges. Factors such as price fluctuations, high energy expenses, geopolitical instability, and evolving regulations are making it harder to predict aluminum purchasing trends. Additionally, there is a growing demand for reliable sustainability information. Customers now require access to verifiable data on sustainability. read more

Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the import and quarantine requirements of the European Union. The shipment, consisting of 6 tons of mangoes, lychees, and dragon fruit, left from Pingtung County and is headed for the Rungis wholesale market near Paris. read more

Australian avocado processor Naturo Technologies is steadily expanding, now benefiting from increased reach and capacity thanks to its new facility in Mexico. The company specializes in producing Natavo Avocado, an IQF Avocado product line that remains non-browning for up to 10 days once thawed. Ross, the Commercial Director, plays a key role in the company's growth and success. read more

Asaja, COAG, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España, and Aeofruse estimate that Spain's almond kernel production will reach 135,250 tons in the 2026/2027 season. This estimate is 6.6% higher than last season and 33% higher than the average over the last five years. read more

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics, a supplier of greenhouse logistics equipment based in Belgium, has developed a spring-loaded push bar called Flexbar. This innovative product is designed to reduce physical strain on employees who use manual harvest trolleys. The company has patented the Flexbar to ensure its uniqueness in the market. read more

This year's season presents raspberry growers with exceptionally many challenges. Two waves of spring frosts have left a mark on both field and tunnel crops. During the Malinowe Factory project meeting in Karczmiska, experts from ICB Pharma and Symbioz firms discussed these issues. read more

A strawberry grower in the Netherlands has substantially increased its residue-free cultivation after five years of on-farm testing. De Ruwenberg, located in Etten-Leur in the southern Dutch province of North Brabant, has expanded its residue-free production from 1 to 12 hectares. read more

Ukraine's strawberry market is currently experiencing the peak of the season, facing challenges such as spring frosts, high production costs, and labor shortages. While prices were initially high at the beginning of the season, they are expected to decrease significantly in early June as supply increases. read more

NLight has sold almost 600 1,000-watt LED fixtures to Ichtus Flowers & Plants in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands. The specialist in cut phalaenopsis and green plants made a conscious decision to choose NLight, despite already having LED fixtures from another supplier installed. read more

Australia produces avocados all year round, with Queensland currently in peak production, especially in North and Central Queensland. Queensland remains the largest avocado producer in the country, closely followed by Western Australia. "We've experienced a few disruptions due to read more

A report by Chilean consultancy Afrusec emphasizes that nuts have become increasingly important in global consumption for reasons beyond just their nutritional value. Factors such as their focus on food safety, traditional appeal, status as functional foods, and low carbon and water footprints have elevated their position within the healthy food market. read more

Horticulture can be much more than an agricultural supply chain. It can become a narrative, an experience, a tourist attraction, and an identity factor for a territory. In the wine industry, this transition is now well-established; in fruit production, however, the potential often remains underutilized. Yet, when the product read more

DS Smith is providing a Closed-Type Tray packaging solution for kiwifruit and other fresh produce exporters in Greece. This tray system is specifically designed for transatlantic shipments lasting over 45 days, with the goal of preserving product quality during transportation. DS Smith emphasizes that the lightweight nature of the trays helps reduce shipping costs. read more

Dutch agricultural consultancy Delphy has named Edwin van Lenthe as the new managing director of its Netherlands operations, taking over from Jacco van der Wekken, who is retiring after more than 34 years with the company. read more

Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake says that the kiwifruit company is pleased with a new government-led initiative to improve infrastructure in its home region of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, due to worries about the current capacity of the Port of Tauranga. read more

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The spread of Fusarium wilt TR4 is causing Peruvian banana growers to move to new areas as the industry faces challenges in staying competitive in international markets. read more

Tomra Food has introduced the 5S Blueberry sorting and grading platform powered by Spectrim with LUCAi for the Australia and New Zealand markets at Hort Connections. read more