Evergreen Marine Corp. has announced their latest reefer injection of 1000 Star Cool Units will be fitted with Sekstant. This order comes after a successful year-long connectivity trial of the Sekstant reefer monitoring solution, which offers transparent and convenient control to Evergreen’s
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Cimcorp Group, an automation and gantry-based robotic solutions company, now has a stronger foothold in the Australian market with the opening of a new location. The move reinforces Cimcorp’s commitment to serving customers locally, while also supporting global growth and strategic expansion.
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Israel’s table grape industry will see modest growth over the next few years as new cultivars come into full production following the recent expansion in planted orchards. According to Eyal Raban, who is now an independent table grape consultant in Israel, a few of the IFG table grape
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A shipment of lychees exported from Dinajpur, Bangladesh, to France has passed all the lab tests required for exporting agricultural products to the EU member countries. According to Commerce Ministry officials, the 300-kg shipment was sent from Dinajpur to Paris on a trial basis on 8 June. The
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Watermelons are grown all over Texas and the state’s production is quite significant, ranking third in the country. “Our watermelons are grown in Garden City, but other key growing regions in the state include East Texas, Grande Valley and West Texas,” says Kevin Green with Jackson Melons.
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Rush Farms Portugal emerged from the strengthening of relationships with Portuguese producers and with the determination to maintain a connection with production. read more

According to data from the Peruvian Hass Avocado Producers Association (ProHass), at week 21, Peru has exported to Europe 6,952 containers of Hass avocado (149,468 tons), i.e. 15% more than in the same period of 2022. read more

How inclusive are the European Green Deal's new rules on packaging? Very little, according to some experts. With the proposal, the European Commission aims to reduce packaging waste per capita in each member state by 15% by 2040, with an overall reduction of about 37% in the EU, but it does not
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Last week, Hort Connections 2023 took place in Adelaide. In addition to the trade show, there were speaker sessions running concurrently. read more

For years, the KZN South Coast’s local farmers have taken advantage of the area’s nutrient-rich soil, steady rainfall pattern, and high duration of sunshine to grow and export quality bananas to domestic and international markets. While banana farming remains a strong investment option in
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According to Deputy Foreign Trade Minister Teresa Mera Gomez, Peruvian exports to traditional partners -such as China, the European Union, and the United States- are regaining significant levels. read more

"As part of our promotional campaign that will see us attend leading fairs in Italy and abroad, we are currently organizing the next edition of Bellavita in London, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary. It will be an extraordinary occasion to promote Italian products on the British market -
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The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that the El Niño phenomenon has begun. read more

Windset Farms® is thrilled to reintroduce Living Organic Basil to its line of greenhouse-grown products. With vibrant green leaves and strong aromatics and flavor, this herb has become a summer staple for Windset Farms. Living Organic Basil is 100 percent organically grown in B.C., Canada, and
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Ten years ago, Voltz Maraîchage decided to develop its expertise and varietal portfolio for sweet potatoes. The company is an expert in the field. “The varieties we offer in France and Belgium are American-licensed varieties, so we benefit from the scientific support of the United States.
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UK: Aldi opening new store near Peterborough and giving away free fruit and veg read more

True to the motto 'From the local area, for the local area', the innovative marketing concept 'Grischberli' was created in the fall of 2021. Under the leadership of the young couple Jakob and Eva Zwingel, farm stores and owner-operated food retail outlets are now provided with high-quality chips
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On Tuesday, June 27 the World Horti Center is organizing the fifth ∑-Grow Inside webinar. This edition’s topic: ‘Integration of food production in circular cities.’ With cities growing fast, food production becomes a serious challenge. What role will the horticultural industry play in
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As technology continues to reshape industries across the globe, the horticulture sector stands on the brink of an exciting transformation: the use of drones. These remarkable machines possess the power to revolutionize the way tasks are performed in horticulture, offering increased efficiency,
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Rainfall in the last three weeks in southern Spain has interrupted and affected part of the early spring garlic harvest. It is still early to make any global assessments, but the supply is expected to be reduced due to the losses caused by excess moisture. read more