In Hell's Gate National Park, located in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, wildlife freely roams among geothermal plants that harness underground heat to generate electricity. This unique landscape plays a crucial role in Kenya's energy system, with geothermal power providing over 40 percent of the country's electricity. read more

The 10th edition of Freskon was successfully concluded in the city of Thessaloniki. Ten years after its first edition, this year's exhibition seems to have maintained consistent participation levels, showcasing the trust it has garnered among producers, traders, and buyers from Greece and beyond. read more

Maiora (Despar Centro-Sud) has recently expanded its presence in Puglia with two openings: a Despar Express store at Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport and an Interspar store in Barletta for Maiora, already covered by Gdoweek. read more

Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it plans to launch the F-HFUG Series ultrafiltration (UF) membrane module in May this year for wastewater reuse. It has completed mass production technology and product reliability evaluations for the new offering, which helps improve lower-biofouling. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, IFCO Systems showcased how reusable packaging is revolutionizing the fresh food supply chain. Inigo Canalejo Lasarte explains, "It's an opportunity to engage with customers... and discuss our expansion, technological advancements, and commitment to sustainability." - IFCO Systems read more

The Belgian greenhouse vegetable market is showing a varied trend. Although the new season for tomatoes and peppers began well, pepper prices have already started to decrease. Cucumbers, which had very high prices in early February, are now seeing a significant drop. "It is just a matter of waiting." read more

This year, Esasema Macfrut's participation is strongly focused on the bell pepper segment, with a renewed offering and a clear orientation towards international growth. Giovanni Denaro, the commercial director, provided an update during the event. read more

British-grown strawberries that have been ripened by warm and sunny weather are now available in supermarkets. Tesco is one of the first retailers to offer these seasonal fruits, with punnets now being sold in stores across Surrey, Kent, Herefordshire, and certain parts of London. read more

Rising tensions in the Middle East could lead to increased costs for China's agricultural sector due to higher global energy and fertilizer prices, as stated by officials and industry experts. However, they also mentioned that China's domestic food supply remains stable. The effects of the conflict are anticipated to have a ripple effect. read more

D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it acted as the sole financial advisor to I Love Produce, LLC ("I Love Produce") in a $105 million debt refinancing and capital raise to facilitate the acquisitions of Canada Garlic and Garlic King, as well as future acquisitions (the "Financing"). read more

Stany Zjednoczone zacieśniają swoją pozycję na rynku importu rolnego Nowej Zelandii, a całkowite eksport rolny z USA wzrósł z 496 milionów dolarów w 2024 roku do 620 milionów dolarów w 2025 roku. Pomimo silnej bazy produkcji wewnętrznej Nowej Zelandii, USA pozostają kluczowym dostawcą produktów mlecznych. read more