The Royal FloraHolland Sustainability Award is a prize awarded for sustainable innovations in the floriculture industry. It aims to showcase and support sustainable initiatives by growers within the cooperative. Recently, an expert jury evaluated all submissions and selected five nominees. read more

Roga Agro, a leading food producer located in Riga, Latvia, is transforming the ready-meal industry with its "Good Mood Meals" brand by utilizing cutting-edge freeze-drying technology from Weber Vacuum Group. This collaboration underscores the significant potential of freeze-drying for prepared meals. read more

Yesterday, in Bologna, CPR System presented the Group's first Sustainability Report, for the year 2024: a document that clearly and measurably outlines the company's commitment to environmental, social, and economic issues. read more

Monitoring of blooms, pollinating insects, harvesting methods capable of preserving the quality of the product, transportation and storage systems to minimize impact on the environment and energy consumption, selection techniques to reduce waste, a careful study of the. read more

Akorn Technology, Inc. has been granted a National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase IIB Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award to further develop plant-based edible coatings for fresh produce. This innovative solution will facilitate the initial commercial use of essential oils in post-harvest applications... read more

Strategically and sustainably planning the 2026 production campaign was the purpose of the recent visit by some members of the Selenella-Patata Italiana di Qualità Consortium from Sicily. read more

This week, the Belgian city of Ghent is a gathering place for the international floriculture industry. Industry representatives have been meeting since Monday for the 77th AIPH Annual Congress, which includes a full day dedicated to presentations and discussions at the Industry Conference. read more

The new campaign for exporting Italian fruit by sea has started. While the production prospects, especially for apples and kiwis, look positive, logistics remains a complex field with improvements and new challenges. IFN discussed this with Riccardo Martini. read more

NIAB, Nanjing Agricultural University in China, along with a team of international partners, has developed new technology for measuring fruit trees in three dimensions with unparalleled accuracy. read more

The new and large-scale research project "POMORROW - Potatoes for tomorrow" pursues no less a goal than the accelerated breeding of climate-resilient, robust, and high-performance potato varieties. This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space Travel (BMFTR). read more

Plant Sciences Genetics is a research field that focuses on understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying plant traits and behaviors. This field combines principles of genetics and plant science to improve crop yield, resilience, and quality.

In terms of operations, researchers in Plant Sciences Genetics use various techniques such as genome sequencing, gene editing, and quantitative genetics to study plant genomes and identify genes responsible for specific traits. By identifying these genes, scientists can develop new plant varieties through selective breeding or genetic engineering.

Additionally, Plant Sciences Genetics research often involves studying the interactions between plants and their environment, including responses to stressors such as drought, pests, and diseases. This research aims to develop plants that are more adaptable to changing environmental conditions and can contribute to sustainable agriculture practices.

Overall, Plant Sciences Genetics plays a crucial role in advancing plant breeding and biotechnology to address global food security challenges and improve agricultural sustainability. read more

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company, based in Saudi Arabia, manages a 60,000-hectare estate producing crops such as wheat, barley, corn, onions, and potatoes. To meet the increasing demand for processed potato products, the company has invested in French fry production. In December 2020, read more

Royal FloraHolland (RFH) is committed to achieving a fully certified supply chain. Certification is becoming more and more crucial to consumers, governments, and the media as it demonstrates responsible cultivation of flowers and plants. RFH is therefore encouraging all growers to be transparent about their production methods. read more

As previously announced, Cpr System presented in Bologna the first sustainability report of the Group for the year 2024, prepared in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (Esre) and aligned with the guidelines of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (Csrd). read more

Asia, especially China, is our main market for cherries. The lessons we learned from the last season were valuable. The overproduction negatively impacted many exporters' outcomes and led to increased caution. Following the experience of the previous year, many growers have recognized that prioritizing quality is essential. As a result, they are no longer shipping some of their cherries." read more

French fry processors don't seem to fully utilize potato batches. In response, Dutch technology company PIP Innovations has introduced an innovative solution: the S-Blade, a smart machine that rescues imperfect French fries from being discarded. "It's quite simple," says Bart Kroef, from PIP's team. read more

Afriflora CC, a Fynbos harvesting and export company based in South Africa's Western Cape, continues to expand its range of dried and fresh products while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. The business was established over 30 years ago by the Maree family. read more

Food safety at the center of the communication campaign by Coop Alleanza 3.0, which has launched three new episodes of the podcast "Per fare un broccolo - Parola ai giurati", created, written, and produced by Show Reel Agency. The goal is to provide consumers with useful information on. read more

Tozer is preparing to host its annual product meeting, a strategic milestone that reflects the company's commitment to innovation, alignment, and market-driven excellence. Held semiannually, the meeting brings together breeders, product managers, and sales representatives to evaluate current market trends and discuss upcoming product launches. read more

Promoting Sustainable Agriculture: Solar radiation plays a crucial role in regions like southeastern Spain or northwestern Mexico, where UV levels often surpass standard limits. To address this issue, technological advancements in plastic covers, like those offered by Solplast, are essential for ensuring the sustainability of crops. read more