Nigeria's cold chain logistics are experiencing a shortage, with less than 1,000 cold trucks available, which is significantly below the required 25,000 to handle over 11 million metric tons of perishable goods annually, as reported by the U.S. International Trade Administration. This gap underscores the need for investment. read more

The raspberry beetle, in recent years, has proven to be a very difficult pest to eliminate in strawberry crops. Adult females of the weevil family lay eggs in flower buds, and then cut the stalk. Very often, there is a high intensity of infestation. read more

Mother's Day is one of the busiest and most profitable holidays for florists - but also one of the most operationally intense. As the big weekend approaches, floral professionals are locking in their game plans. Whether you're designing for high-volume delivery or boutique custom orders, read more

We are currently at a key point in the mango campaigns, as the Peruvian season is coming to a close and the West African season is just starting. "Peru should have completed its campaign earlier, but due to logistical issues, some containers arrived late," explains Bruno Chartier, the manager of Sun7fruits. read more

Anyone looking out from the canteen at bell pepper grower Duijnisveld in De Kwakel on Friday afternoon would have seen clear blue skies and bright sunshine. Ideal weather for solar panels, excellent for plant growth—and perfect conditions for a thermal battery. Inspired by the centuries-old read more

In recent years, climate change has posed new challenges to protected agricultural production as well. In particular, there has been a growing need for technologically advanced tools for greenhouse covering, capable of combating high temperatures without penalizing the crop yields. read more

In the past editions of Red Planet, thanks to the experiences of the taste panels conducted both in-store and in the Tomato Arena, we have understood that judging tomatoes can be quite complicated for the taster, and often conflicting results emerge on the same product. read more