Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Oregon State University oraz Florida State University doprowadziło do stworzenia systemu sztucznej inteligencji (AI) opartego na smartfonach, który jest w stanie przewidywać stopień dojrzałości i jakość wewnętrzną awokado. „Awokado należy do najczęściej marnowanych owoców na świecie z powodu nadmiernego dojrzałości," powiedział Luyao Ma,... read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 1% to $1,651 per 40ft container, marking the 17th consecutive weekly decline and reaching the lowest level since January 2024. Spot rates on the Transpacific trade lane were relatively stable this week, indicating a seasonal slowdown during China's Golden Week. read more

Expectations in Argolida, one of the main orange and mandarin producing regions of Greece, remain cautious for the upcoming season's production. Mr. Petros Soursos, a shareholder of Soursos S.A., mentioned: "It appears that the production of Navelina will be reduced in certain areas here, but on the other read more

Aldi Belgium has appointed Dirk Moyaert as CEO. Dirk Moyaert will take over as the new CEO of Aldi Belgium on 1 November, replacing Wim Voet who is retiring after a nearly forty-year career. Koen Piessens will take over as vice-CEO from Moyaert. Source: retaildetail.eu India's retail. read more

A new banana box design developed through collaboration between packaging specialists and international fruit exporters is targeting improved sustainability and reduced shipping weight without compromising strength. The project began when technical experts from Mondi Containerboard explored. read more

A reusable plastic half pallet, originally introduced in the United Kingdom, is now being adopted across Europe for use in beverage and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) logistics. Developed by Tosca, the UDP half pallet is designed as a retail-ready solution aimed at improving efficiency in the supply chain. read more

Ukrainian plant breeder Oleksandr Kostiantynovych Ponomarenko, a member of the Ukrainian Nut Association, is continuing his research on nut breeding in his garden-laboratory located in Izmail, Odesa region, as reported by agronews.ua. His efforts are concentrated on developing new varieties and enhancing existing ones. read more

According to official market data, the average price of bananas decreased in several major Latin American suppliers in week 41 compared to the previous week. Colombian bananas, for example, averaged £0.96 per kilogram, down from £1.01 the previous week, representing a decrease of £0.04 per kilogram or approximately read more

The 54th edition of Iberflora is taking place in Valencia, Spain, over the next few days. This trade fair for plants, flowers, machinery, and gardening serves as a meeting point for the international green industry. For three days, from October 14–16, companies from across the sector will be attending. read more

In week 41, there were mixed trends in the average prices of several fruits when comparing the current week to the previous week. Apples (Cox's orange group) experienced a price decrease, with the average price this week being £1.22 per kilogram, compared to £1.36 per kilogram in the previous week. read more

Innovation, research, and a new concept of Made in Italy: with the two new varieties of pepper MOZZAFIATO F1 and SORPRENDOR F1, HM.Clause is opening a new chapter for the Italian sector, focusing on products that combine unique shape and specific weight for the domestic market. read more

Piąty Międzynarodowy Dzień Szparagów oraz Pierwszy Międzynarodowy Dzień Owoców Jagodowych odbyły się w zeszłym tygodniu we Francji, niedaleko Bordeaux. To wspólne wydarzenie, zainicjowane przez Christiana Befve'a i współorganizowane z Macfrut oraz Interco Nouvelle Aquitaine, gromadzi specjalistów z całego świata - badaczy, read more

The African sun shines down on the fields of Kafue – a town in Zambia's Lusaka Province – as Grace Nyirongo Phiri walks among rows of vibrant, green crops just beginning to grow. The only sound is a soft hum as water flows through a system of tubes, nourishing the roots directly. read more

The lemon harvest season is currently in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, with concentrated picking also taking place in major Chinese producing regions. While local governments initially forecasted a 30% decrease in lemon production this season, the actual harvest results show a different overall trend. read more

The vulnerability of Cocktail tomatoes on the vine to the ToBRFV virus and the technical challenges involved in their production have led most Moroccan growers to abandon them, creating an opportunity in the European market. This is according to Abderrahmane Zouhir, CEO of Krone F&V, the grower. read more

Po więcej niż dekadę doświadczeń w uprawie pionowej, Reinier Donkersloot zrozumiał, że sukces zależy od cierpliwości, inżynierii i partnerstw, a nie od obietnic typu "włącz i graj". Podczas przemówienia na Kongresie Świata Uprawy Pionowej 2025, Donkersloot, Menadżer Rozwoju Biznesu w firmie Airlux...

After more than a decade in vertical farming, Reinier Donkersloot has learned that success depends on patience, engineering, and partnerships rather than plug-and-play promises. Speaking at the Vertical Farming World Congress 2025, Donkersloot, Business Development Manager for Airlux... read more

Po ponad dekadzie pracy w pionowym rolnictwie, Reinier Donkersloot zrozumiał, że sukces zależy od cierpliwości, inżynierii i partnerskich relacji, a nie od obietnic typu „wystarczy wpiąć i grać”. Podczas przemówienia na Kongresie Świata Pionowego Rolnictwa 2025 Donkersloot, Dyrektor ds. Rozwoju Biznesu w Airlux, podzielił się tą wiedzą. read more

The growth of asparagus is dependent on temperature, with warmer days and sunlight aiding in spear development. In New Zealand, southern asparagus production is lagging slightly behind northern growers this year due to a cold and wet spring that delayed the season by several weeks. Lower soil temperatures have... read more

The Council of the European Union has adopted a decision outlining the EU's position in the EU-Ukraine Association Committee (in trade configuration) regarding the reduction or elimination of customs duties on a range of agri-food products, including fresh fruit and vegetables. The move follows a... read more

"The horticulture sector is on the brink of a new wave of consolidation," says Frank de Hek from Oaklins, a company engaged in numerous transactions within the horticultural sector. The initial wave of acquisitions occurred in plant breeding, followed by companies in plant nutrition. read more