The measure to increase the customs quotas for plums, apples, grapes, and cherries is seen as a recognition of the growing importance of Moldova in the European supply chain for horticultural products. These products are among the most important commodities of the Moldovan economy. read more

Fruitnet is conducting a brief industry survey to gain a deeper insight into how AI and automation are impacting fresh fruit and vegetable supply chains, from the field to the shelf. read more

Dutch tech firm Viscon chose this year's GreenTech exhibition in Amsterdam as the platform to unveil its new scouting robot: EVA (Ephemeralised Viscon Agrorobotics). EVA is capable of operating for up to 22 hours a day, scanning tomato, cucumber, and pepper plants to detect early signs of pests or diseases. read more

Vietnam has the potential to earn $4 billion annually from banana exports if industry efforts to increase production, unify certification standards, and establish a national brand are successful. read more