Highly perishable fresh produce categories have been negatively affected by the Middle East conflict, as airfreight capacity has been reduced. read more

Container Centralen (CC), a Denmark-based provider of reusable load carriers for the European ornamental horticulture industry, has appointed Nanne van der Burg as Chief Operating Officer (COO) starting from March 1, 2026. Gertjan Hakkers will also be joining the company as Chief Commercial Officer. read more

Many greenhouse operations continue to rely on structures that were built decades ago. While these facilities have been able to support production for many years, the increasing costs of energy, changing crop requirements, and advancements in climate control are leading growers to reconsider whether they should retrofit their existing structures or invest in new ones. read more

For decades, the quality of fresh produce has been determined more by interpretation than by science. Buyers establish the standards, growers strive to meet them, and disagreements arise in the differences between the two. AI systems are now being developed to address this gap, aiming to transform subjective assessments into something more objective. read more

The increase in turmoil in the Middle East, which began with the U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran at the end of February, is causing disruptions to regional trade flows. The transit through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a crucial factor. In addition to disruptions in oil, gas, and freight transportation, the closure of the strait is also impacting. read more

The pilot project dedicated to the traceability of Redea crates supply chain was presented at the Cpr System headquarters in Gallo. This initiative involves integrating all actors in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to retail. read more

Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions has expanded its portfolio with three new machines: V-Weigh, V-Load, and V-Pack. Together with the company's palletizing systems, they form an end-of-line automation solution for the agricultural sector. According to account manager Johan van der Reest, the read more

The pilot project dedicated to the traceability of REDEA crates supply chain was presented at the CPR System headquarters in Gallo. This innovative initiative involves all stakeholders in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to retail. read more

A lab at the University of Georgia has developed a method of identifying the source of garlic by using microbiota and machine learning to combat food fraud. Led by Xiangyu Deng, a professor at the UGA Center for Food Safety, researchers studied the microbiota, which refers to the community of small living organisms. read more

"The new international tensions with the opening of the conflict in Iran will inevitably have repercussions on the agri-food supply chains, but this does not mean that this will automatically result in price increases. Certainly not with immediate effect," says Ernesto Dalle Rive. read more