After an early start to the season, Moroccan mandarins have nearly completed their shipping to the U.S., ending earlier than usual. "There is very little fruit, if any, coming from Morocco. Most of it has already arrived and been shipped to stores, so what remains will likely have quality issues." read more

"There is no better time than now to buy American-made products." While this statement is accurate and provides a significant advantage for U.S.-based companies, it also comes with its challenges – especially in today's environment, as explained by Tim Schuette, Director of Supply Chain at A-ROO Company LLC. read more

Nguyen Thuy Van, a florist from Lao Cai province in Vietnam, has been involved in the flower industry for 14 years. Since 2018, she has been importing Yunnan flowers to Vietnam. With the advancement of online sales platforms, both purchasing and logistics can now be conducted online. read more

An all-Italian engine has been the beating heart of Mediterranean logistics for almost two centuries: Tarros Group is a dynamic and structured company that combines tradition and modernity in the world of container transport. Founded almost 200 years ago, Tarros accompanied the evolution of naval… read more

On the occasion of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled from May 6th to 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, ILIP confirms its participation as an exhibitor and will also be a protagonist in the new Berry Area as a Gold exhibitor. read more

In the Strawberry Farm operated by Farmer Truskawki, located in Mieszkow near Krakow, strawberry cultivation has been carried out for over 20 years, with the last five years being done in foil tunnels. In recent years, the farm has become one of the first in Poland where harvests begin. read more

Prudac is always looking for innovations - something fresh, unique, and unlike anything currently on the market. After years of research and development, Prudac is introducing: Mini Melon Honey Drops F1 Dara. What makes it special? Honey Drops F1 Dara is a compact melon variety showing read more

Based at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Aptisens has emerged as a pioneer in cutting-edge ion-sensing technology. Dr. Roy O'Mahony from Aptisens stated, "We have created a handheld multi-ion probe to assist vertical and controlled environment farms in gaining a deeper understanding of nutrient dynamics." read more

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced a new corporate sponsorship agreement with QR Zipper to support AFE's Sustainabloom initiative and other industry sustainability efforts. As part of this partnership, $0.01 from every QR Message sold by QR Zipper will be donated to AFE. read more

In line with Banana Day on April 20th, Aldi Süd is highlighting its commitment to a more sustainable banana supply chain. For example, the company advocates for fair wages for workers on the ground. The prices paid to banana producers are based on... read more

The announcement of new US tariffs by President Trump has heightened uncertainty in the global economy, impacting sectors such as horticulture. This adds to the existing pressure that the sector has been experiencing due to a series of supply chain shocks over the past five years. read more

The new US tariffs announced by President Trump have heightened uncertainty in the global economy, impacting various sectors including horticulture. This adds to the existing pressure that the sector has faced in recent years due to supply chain disruptions. read more

The Brazilian fruit association Abrafrutas has welcomed a new direct maritime route between the Port of Gaolan (Zhuhai), in southern China, and the Brazilian ports of Santana and Salvador. read more

Costa Group has launched an innovative trial using laser technology to etch images on the skin of its avocados. read more

Leading vegetable growers, industry representatives, and federal political figures will come together in northern Tasmania on April 15 to discuss the main challenges facing the vegetable industry at the Ausveg Future-Proofing the Fresh Vegetable Supply Chain Forum. read more

India is the second-largest producer of floriculture crops after China, yet our export potential is below 6%, said Manjunath Angadi, deputy director of the Department of Horticulture. He made these comments while inaugurating a one-day industry meeting for the floriculture mission on the theme 'Advancing'. read more

If the industrial tomato is now one of the flagship sectors of the Italian agri-food industry, with over 5.3 million tons processed per year, it is also thanks to the technologies and varietal innovations that support the progress of the sector. The new developments are dedicated precisely to these advancements. read more

The growers association SweetPoint has decided to cultivate the Tatayoyo, the latest innovation from Rijk Zwaan. They are growing slightly larger snack peppers at their location in Honselersdijk. Tatayoyo is known for its powerful taste, intense sweetness, and rich aromas. Michel Zuijderwijk, a grower at... read more

"Growers now operate much larger facilities than before, but due to the shortage of available labor, sampling and measuring in the greenhouse have not scaled up in line with the greenhouse size. With our technology, they can scan thousands of plants in a consistent manner," says Adam Greenberg from iUNU. read more

Euroflora 2025 aims to make a strong impact in Genoa's newly renovated Waterfront di Levante. As the only Italian event sanctioned by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), this 13th edition attracts global attention for its innovative combination of floriculture, read more