Westfalia Fruit has established a dedicated team to promote category growth and expand the market. The Customer Development Team will integrate market insights, commercial strategy, and category management expertise to discover new growth prospects for customers and growers alike. read more

Platypus, a materials startup based in Israel that specializes in sustainable pest control, has won the Bernard Blum Award for Innovation in Biocontrol. The award was presented during the ABIM congress in Basel and recognizes new solutions that promote the transition to biological crop protection. read more

Floritic.com was launched during the Aalsmeer Trade Fair at FloriWorld Trade & Event Center. The platform connects growers, exporters, and buyers worldwide through blockchain-based smart contracts, AI-powered pricing tools, and full Track & Trace transparency — enabling faster, fairer, and read more

While the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) is taking place in Vijfhuizen, Dutch growers and suppliers have also traveled to Aalsmeer today to present their products and innovations to buyers and other interested parties. This event signifies the beginning of the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer, featuring over 600 exhibitors on the show floor. read more

As global demand for avocados continues to rise, maintaining perfect quality from orchard to retail shelf has become both an art and a science. For Mission Produce – one of the world's leading avocado suppliers – cooling, storage, and ripening are managed with scientific precision and read more

The Innovation Hub Awards recognize products for innovation, sustainability, and market impact. Out of 50 entries, Tutti was selected as a new apple variety developed to thrive in warmer climates where traditional apples often struggle. It combines great eating quality with unique flavor notes. read more

Platypus, a materials startup based in Israel that focuses on sustainable pest control, has been named the winner of the Bernard Blum Award for Innovation in Biocontrol. The award, presented during the ABIM congress in Basel, recognizes new solutions that promote the transition to biological crop protection. read more

Michigan's greenhouse industry continues to progress each season with the introduction of new crops, tools, and changing customer and retailer expectations. The 2025 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo will be held from Dec. 9-11 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing research-based production strategies and innovations. read more

Group-GTS has opened a new 15,000 m² logistics hub in Genk. With this expansion, the logistics provider is further strengthening its operations, now operating 700 trucks and managing 360,000 m² of logistics space. "It is a strategic location in Limburg, close to key industries and the new" read more

This winter Halaesasi is preparing for its first harvest of Sicilian-grown avocados. A organic product, from a controlled supply chain, from owned lands. The goal for 2029 is ambitious: to reach 500 hectares cultivated, covering 10% of the Italian consumption of the sales superstar fruit. read more