As pressure on South African rail and port operator Transnet mounts, there are indications that the government-owned conglomerate is going back to basics to improve performance. read more

Mercadona has partnered with robotic handling solutions specialist Cimcorp to implement an automated intralogistics system at its distribution centre in San Isidro, Spain. read more

Planasa has acquired the remaining 50 per cent stake in its Chinese subsidiary, Meiming, from Martin and Thomas Dabilly, giving it full ownership of the business. read more

Mercabarna’s mission to become a strategic point in the international flow of fresh food from southern Spain to the European market is bearing fruit. The Barcelona wholesale market has seen its exports of fruit and vegetables double since it set up the Mercabarna-Export Cluster in 2013. read more

Planasa has acquired the remaining 50 per cent stake in its Chinese subsidiary, Meiming, from Martin and Thomas Dabilly, giving it full ownership of the business. read more

New Zealand-based ag-tech startup Hectre has secured a further NZ$5m (US$3m) of investment in its latest round of funding led by deep-tech investor Nuance Connected Capital. read more

Streamlining on-farm compliance, an innovative ag-tech solution for Australia’s pineapple industry, and drone technology solutions in organic bananas are just some of the projects that have just been funded under the Queensland horticulture industry’s ‘Grow Your Field’ seed funding
read more

Streamlining on-farm compliance, an innovative ag-tech solution for Australia’s pineapple industry, and drone technology solutions in organic bananas are just some of the projects that have just been funded under the Queensland horticulture industry’s ‘Grow Your Field’ seed funding
read more

Albert Bartlett has partnered with British chef and TV presenter James Martin to create a new premium range of frozen potato products specifically targeted at chefs. read more

Red Tractor’s Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) will be available from 1 April 2024, the assurance scheme’s board has confirmed. read more

The burden that is placed upon suppliers by UK retailers is astounding and incredibly expensive. As a buyer, this was one of my biggest frustrations and it still is. Who picks up the cost? Clearly the expectation by the retailers is that it is picked up by the supplier, but that cost is just
read more

A new sustainability seal called Ecowoox will give fresh produce suppliers a “competitive edge” when trying to reach eco-conscious final consumers. read more

A new sustainability seal called Ecowoox will give fresh produce suppliers a “competitive edge” when trying to reach eco-conscious final consumers. read more

A new sustainability seal called Ecowoox will give fresh produce suppliers a “competitive edge” when trying to reach eco-conscious final consumers. read more

West Pak Avocado celebrated the past when it marked its 40th anniversary in November 2022, and the company is now looking ahead. read more

Arizona-based SunFed Produce has become the latest company to team up with social impact brand Thx! read more

Sakata Vegetables Europe, part of Japan’s Sakata Seed Corporation, has acquired Sana Seeds, a Dutch company specialised in breeding, production and sale of high-quality cucumber varieties. read more

The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) 2023 Young Grower of the Year competition has been won by 28-year-old produce lead Taylor Leabourn. read more

Leading Australian pineapple producer Piñata Farms has started harvesting its crop in Mareeba, Queensland ending eight-month shortage of the yellow-fleshed fruit. read more

Leading Australian pineapple producer Piñata Farms has started harvesting its crop in Mareeba, Queensland ending eight-month shortage of the yellow-fleshed fruit. read more