The Dutch company Logitec Plus B.V. and the Chinese agricultural technology group NSTG Agri-Tech Group have officially announced the establishment of the joint venture 'VinceMark'. This strategic partnership aims to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency by localizing technology production, ultimately providing better... read more

April marks the beginning of the season for our industry. Late frosts are uncommon, and the first cold-resistant plants can be planted, according to Nadja Haese, Team Leader of Support, Process & Sustainability for Plants at toom. For those looking to protect their freshly planted greens from sudden cold snaps, it's a good time to be cautious. read more

W samą porę na Dzień Matki, jeden z najbardziej ruchliwych świąt kwiatowych w roku, Society of American Florists (SAF) uruchomiła nowy kurs na żądanie, który ma pomóc kwiaciarzom przyciągnąć więcej klientów i zwiększyć sprzedaż online. "Digital Marketing for Flower Shops", dostępny teraz w ramach Edukacji Kwiatowej SAF. read more

Fresh Express® is proud to reveal its updated brand identity, marking a new era. Featuring a modernized logo, carefully redesigned packaging, and a strategic vision centered on freshness, quality, taste, and health, Fresh Express is reiterating its role as the Salad Expert and setting the stage for the future. read more

On April 1, Ton van Dijk took over from Freek van Rijn as the General Manager of Van Dijk Heating, who now heads the parent company, Greenhouse Technology Group. Freek has expressed complete confidence in his successor, stating, "Ton has shown his abilities as a commercial director and possesses both leadership qualities and practical experience." read more

Seed meets Technology 2025 is fully booked with exhibitors. The exhibition organizers are proud of this and have recently opened public registration. The seed technology fair will take place on September 23, 24, and 25 at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands. read more

Właśnie na czas Dnia Matki, jednego z najbardziej ruchliwych świąt kwiatowych w roku, Society of American Florists (SAF) wprowadziło nowy kurs na żądanie, który ma pomóc kwiaciarzom przyciągnąć większą liczbę klientów i zwiększyć sprzedaż online. "Digital Marketing for Flower Shops," dostępny teraz w ramach Edukacji Kwiatowej SAF. read more

The green asparagus harvest season in Granada and Spain is in full swing. Cooperatives and agricultural entities in at least eight provinces, including Granada, are operating at full capacity, with Spanish green asparagus being distributed to national and international markets. Granada is expecting to read more

Global berry company Hortifrut has announced that it has achieved B Corp certification, recognizing its ongoing social and economic sustainability efforts. read more

The reduction of warehouse stocks is already well advanced, especially the quantities of packaged free goods are now manageable, according to a statement from the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Retailers are advised to order appropriate quantities until the connection to the read more

A transport and distribution service that uses bio-methane-fuelled lorries has enabled Wilson's Country to significantly decrease its carbon footprint. read more

A civil court in Valparaíso, Chile has decided to suspend proceedings initiated by Maersk Shipping to establish a liability limitation fund of approximately US$16.3mn to compensate Chilean exporters affected by the Saltoro ship fiasco. read more

Syngenta's pepper business has been focusing on developing new pepper varieties with improved yields, disease resistance, and quality traits. They have also been investing in research and development to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of pepper production. read more

Lotte Mart and Lotte Super have announced that they will actively expand the sourcing of 'smart farm' agricultural products in response to challenges caused by climate change. read more

The asparagus sector could be on the verge of a major transformation with the upcoming release of AsperCut, France's first robotic asparagus harvester, expected next season. This project was born out of a stark realization: the shortage of agricultural labor poses one of the greatest threats to... read more

While Spain has reduced quotas for winter tomato cultivation in favor of other crops and increased them for the summer harvest, and while Morocco remains one of Italy's main competitors, it is Turkey that is increasingly asserting itself in the Mediterranean basin. read more

The month of April is an important milestone for Coliman Bananas as the company celebrates the 47th anniversary of the AGGALL Group – Coliman Bananas. This family business has grown with passion, innovation, and a strong sense of social responsibility since it was founded by Jorge Aguilar. read more

Grupo Agroponiente has started marketing its first watermelons and melons for the 2025 Spring Campaign. The initial shipments have been sent to the logistics facilities and processed into orders tailored to meet the requirements of customers in Spain and Europe. Since April, the season has been in full swing. read more

The hardware giant Bunnings has agreed to a set of principles to address concerns regarding its relationships with plant suppliers. This issue was raised during last year's supermarket senate inquiry, where suppliers expressed complaints about Bunnings' conduct and advocated for a code of conduct to safeguard their interests. read more

With the Dutch vegetable season now underway, transport activities have also picked up. "We've noticed that traffic has been increasing since the beginning of the month," says Jeroen van Leijsen of Hermus International. "Fortunately, we also have customers with winter programs and continue to." read more