At the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria, greenhouse production, livestock systems, and campus infrastructure projects have been expanded alongside research and training activities focused on food production systems and applied agriculture. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor [...] read more

Star® Roses and Plants has announced that four of its top-performing roses have won awards from The American Rose Trials for Sustainability® (A.R.T.S.) program. A.R.T.S. identifies the most sustainable, hardy, pest-resistant, and beautiful rose cultivars for use in American landscapes. read more

The Foundation for Fresh Produce, the philanthropic partner of The International Fresh Produce Association, has recently announced a new partnership with software developer JPMA. This partnership will establish The Foundation's Have A Plant® campaign as the primary produce partner for a new "Fruit & Veggie Hub" within the organization. read more

Healthy snacking was transformed into a flavorful experience with Euro Company's Nut's Amore spreads. From May 19th to 20th in Amsterdam, the Italian company participated in PLMA, an international trade show focused on private label products. At Stand 8F75, Euro Company showcased two new flavors. read more

In 2026, Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport established a new record for Mother's Day flower exports by handling around 24,800 metric tons of flowers between April 16 and May 6. This figure marks a 16% increase from the 21,300 metric tons exported during the previous year's Mother's Day season. read more

Three months into the conflict impacting Gulf shipping routes, freight markets continue to show uneven performance across different trade lanes, types of cargo, and regions. Reefer and air freight are still experiencing high costs. Routes that are directly connected to the Gulf region are significantly disrupted, while those between Asia and Europe are also affected. read more

On April 24th, in a quiet ceremony, a Dutch tree found a new home in the Vatican Gardens: a Liriodendron tulipifera, better known as the tulip tree, was planted as a living symbol of sustainability, friendship, cooperation, and forty years of Dutch flowers at the Vatican during Easter. The idea of read more

Alberto Guerra is the new president of Valfrutta Fresco, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in premium 100% Italian fruits and vegetables, with a strong focus on product innovation and enhancing the supply chain. read more

The global banana industry is still experiencing challenges due to increasing logistics and production costs, weather-related disruptions, and ongoing supply chain issues. In various exporting countries, producers are also struggling with labor shortages, higher fuel and fertilizer prices, and. read more

The Sardinian watermelon campaign is picking up momentum with encouraging signs on the quality front and a strong push for varietal innovation. Leading the way is the Agricultural Cooperative Campidanese with the brand L’Orto di Eleonora, focusing on identity and premium references such as Gavina. read more

The Woolworths Vision Zero Grower Day brought together growers, researchers, technology providers, and biological input specialists to explore practical solutions to reduce chemical reliance in commercial horticulture. Held in Franschhoek, the event focused strongly on integrated pest management. read more

Valenciaport took part in the Logismed Casablanca trade fair, which focuses on logistics and supply chain operations in North Africa. The goal was to enhance its presence in the Moroccan market and strengthen trade ties between Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean. read more

Alkelux has closed a first round of funding of 970 thousand euros and aims to scale in the global market of functional food packaging. The Sassari-based deeptech startup, specialized in the development of sustainable materials for food packaging, will use the raised resources to read more

The Europlátano Group celebrated the official opening of its new ripening center in Orozco this Thursday. The facility, launched in 2025, has doubled the company's ripening and distribution capacity. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Fernando Clavijo, President of the. read more

Spain: BonÀrea Corporación plans €121 million investment for 2026

Spanish agri-food group and supermarket operator BonÀrea Corporación plans to invest €121 million in 2026, up from last year's €113.5 million, to grow its business lines, industrial and logistics capabilities, and expand its retail operations. read more

Intelligent technologies are being increasingly applied in protected agriculture in Shouguang, China, one of the country's main vegetable production regions. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo, running from April 20 to May 30, is showcasing the use of these technologies. read more

Zespri presents Grown for Good, the new global communication platform through which the New Zealand group enhances its positioning on natural nutrition and the value generated along the entire kiwifruit supply chain. read more

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is positioning itself as an innovation platform for autonomous transport, focusing on the commercial deployment of autonomous trucks within ports and along logistics corridors. The port authority states that autonomous trucks are already in commercial operation in China and... read more

Managing an extremely complex supply chain with extremely narrow margins and volumes typical of organized large-scale distribution. This is the scenario in which the strategic collaboration between Cegeka, one of the main European players in IT and cloud services, and Gruppo Orsero, a leader in. read more

The UK's largest food retailer Tesco has launched the application process for its annual Agri-Tech Challenge. The challenge invites agri-tech innovators from across the globe to submit solutions aimed at assisting farmers and suppliers in developing more resilient, sustainable, and productive food supply chains. read more