Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has recently inaugurated a new contract logistics center in Truganina, Australia, effectively doubling its warehouse capacity in the Melbourne metropolitan area. The facility is designed to bolster the company's activities in the Asia-Pacific region and address the increasing demand from. read more

The rows of ripe melons ready to be harvested and sold have been scorched by the sun. The intense heatwave of these days, with temperatures consistently above 35 degrees Celsius for many hours of the day, has burned hundreds of kilograms of melons in the Maremma countryside. read more

At the end of last week, Ukrainian farmers started harvesting open-field blueberries, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. This year, the season began about 10 days later than in 2024 due to unusual weather conditions at the end of spring. Nonetheless, the current farmgate read more

W zeszłe lato, cena ziemniaków na wolnym rynku w Wielkiej Brytanii wynosiła zawrotną sumę około 600 funtów za tonę; w tym roku rynek nie mógłby być bardziej różny. "Obecnie trudno nawet oszacować wartość ziemniaków" - komentuje Robert Doig z Caledonia Potatoes. "Po prostu nie ma popytu. Jest to spowodowane... read more

Holland: Albert Heijn and franchisees bury the hatchet after a decade

After over a decade of legal disputes, Albert Heijn and the Dutch Albert Heijn Franchise Association (VAHFR) have finally come to an agreement. The aim is to systematically enhance the relationships between the corporate headquarters and the franchisees. read more

GrowDirector is planning to present its new automation platform, GrowDirector 4 PRO, at Cultivate '25 in Columbus, Ohio. This platform is tailored for growers who have been reluctant to embrace automation because of concerns regarding complexity, cost, or reliability. The system provides a user-friendly plug-and-grow experience. read more

Na całym świecie większość ludzi regularnie spożywa zbyt mało warzyw. Dlatego powstała inicjatywa Veggies First: międzynarodowy ruch dedykowany zwiększaniu spożycia warzyw. Inicjatywa głównie skupia się na pokoleniu Z i młodych Millenialsach (w wieku 24-32 lat), grupie, na którą wskazują badania. read more

Summer is a crucial time for many vegetable crops, but also one of the most challenging agronomic phases of the year: high temperatures, water stress, and pathogen development make sowing and transplanting a real challenge. In this scenario, Levantia Seed (Click here) is... read more

On Monday, June 30th, FreshPlaza published an article about the detection of the Oriental fruit fly in Grabouw. The article was sourced from another publication, but it was inadvertently overlooked that the source had originally published the information seven years ago. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused. read more

Vegetable processor Hessing Supervers started using its new production facility in the Netherlands in the spring of 2023. This transition was accompanied by a significant operation: moving 15 processing lines from its current sites to the new factory. "It was not an easy task," says Jeroen Spruit, NPR. read more

The stan Oregon enters the peak of its blueberry season and so far, conditions have been ideal. Jeff Malensky from Oregon Berry Packing stated, "The lead up to this season was as good as we could have asked for." In April, during pollination, the weather was dry and not too warm. read more

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The cost of Iranian fruit in Russia has increased by 25%, driven by political tensions and logistical disruptions in the Middle East, according to SHOT. Importers report significant delays and rising expenses tied to reduced driver availability, unstable communication lines, and the need to. read more

China Meetup 2025, the event focused on mainland China associated with Asia Fruit Logistica, is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou from 8-9 September 2025. Organizers have confirmed increased international participation this year, with companies and delegates from various regions such as Asia, Europe, Latin America, attending the event. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing three exciting online auctions focused on potato and onion processing equipment. At the auction in Stavenhagen (Germany), you will find a potato steam peeling line consisting of various machines from brands such as Eima and Gouda. In Belgium, a production and read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has stopped the import of a 1.6-ton shipment of fresh peaches from Uzbekistan. This action was taken following the detection of the oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta, a quarantine pest, during a phytosanitary inspection. read more

New products are constantly being introduced by the melon and watermelon sector of Campo de Cartagena, in Murcia, Spain. Seed companies are working hard to create fruits that are more resistant to diseases and pests, while still being delicious and, of course, as profitable as possible. These products are aimed at the Spanish market. read more

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GrowDirector is poised to present its next-generation GrowDirector 4 PRO automation platform at Cultivate '25 in Columbus, Ohio. Tailored for growers who are reluctant to embrace automation due to concerns about complexity, cost, or reliability, the system provides a plug-and-play experience that. read more

When it comes to choosing products at the supermarket, Italians have few doubts, Italian identity makes a difference, and many are convinced that their purchasing behavior also helps them to make their voice heard. This is one of the main findings that emerge from the Behavior. read more