The Secretariat of Economic Development, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SEDEC) released the Trade Balance Bulletin, which showcased the export data of Rio Grande do Norte for March. Five products from the fruit production sector accounted for 58.6% of the state's total exports. Fresh melons were... read more

Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports, stated that the mangoes from India made an early entry into the domestic market. He mentioned that the usual shipping season for Indian mangoes is from March to June, but this year, some of the fruit arrived in local markets ahead of schedule. read more

Division Q, responsible for leading and implementing sustainable innovations at Koppert Cress, has announced two strategic investments in Skytree, a leading Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology provider for greenhouse horticulture and other industries—consisting of direct investment in the read more

The appointment dedicated to innovation in the agri-food sector is renewed. In the context of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled from May 6th to 8th, 2025, the fair will host the workshop promoted by Food Hub Srl SB, an innovative startup engaged in dissemination and development. read more

The U.S. tariff percentage appears to have been fluctuating almost daily this week, but one thing is certain - tariffs will be imposed, and they will impact industries globally, including the floral industry. This week, The Bloom Show introduced a Bloom News Alert series that focuses on how the proposed tariffs will affect various sectors. read more

The varietal innovation of the strawberry branded Nova Siri Genetics proves to be ready to face the increasingly complex challenges involving, on one hand, agricultural production, and on the other hand, the dynamics of an ever-evolving market. read more

IFCO, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, celebrated the second anniversary of its cutting-edge service center in Dannstadt-Schauerheim, located in south-west Germany, by releasing a behind-the-scenes video that provides a sneak peek into the daily operations at the facility. read more

Maersk has recently published its new Logistics Trend Map, designed to assist companies in identifying the most significant trends and game-changers for the future of supply chain management. read more

Farmable reports that the results of the first pilot test of its new AI-powered software management tool are "nothing short of mind-blowing." The company collaborated with 30 of its users to evaluate the solution, which utilizes AI to analyze user-uploaded images enriched with metadata. read more

In a time when sustainability is a trending topic, Bud Holland has launched a new exotic brand: Saborichi®. The importer has two objectives with this initiative: to enhance transparency regarding the products' origins and to highlight the positive effects of international trade on local communities in developing countries. read more

Not only do we need to weed, but also provide frost protection to save the crops. Frost has affected the fruit and vegetable growing areas on the Adriatic side at least 3-4 times between March 19 and April 9. "Some farmers who used our technology were able to save their harvests," explains Marco Mingozzi, owner of Mingozzi. read more

In the agricultural hub of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Khuliso Madima oversees a fruit and cash crop operation, merging technology with traditional farming. Madima cultivates litchis and mangoes, distributing them across South Africa. Her farm, a family legacy known as Rembander Agribusiness, was. read more

Division Q, responsible for leading and implementing sustainable innovations at Koppert Cress, has announced two strategic investments in Skytree, a leading Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology provider for greenhouse horticulture and other industries. This includes a direct investment in the company. read more

Plans are underway to speed up the delivery of agricultural produce from Maharashtra to Dubai, introducing new opportunities in cross-border agri-trade, cold chain logistics, and food processing. During the Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai, Jaykumar Rawal, Maharashtra's Minister of Marketing and Protocol, unveiled these initiatives. read more

Harvest London is showcasing vertical farming to the public in a literal sense. Their most recent initiative involves a vertical farm that is open to the public inside Corner Corner, a food and live entertainment venue located in Canada Water. This project represents a significant departure from the conventional warehouse-style method of indoor farming. read more

Jim Zion, managing partner of Meridian Growers, has emphasized the current status of U.S. pistachio supplies, indicating that the remaining stocks are designated for Asian festivals as the harvest season approaches. India continues to be a crucial market, particularly for its Diwali festival, requiring supplies from the U.S. read more

The delivery of the first Swiss rhubarb on April 5 officially heralded the start of the new season in the canton of Thurgau. "Due to the weather, we are starting the new season about ten days later than last year. For now, however, we expect to harvest almost the same amount as last year. Even read more

We would like to inform you that on Tuesday, April 8th, the breeding company Rijk Zwaan officially opened its new Seed Connect Centre at its headquarters in De Lier, Netherlands. This expansion increases the capacity of the fruit and vegetable breeding company for seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging to continue to meet the demands. read more

Strengthening economic locations in Germany and Europe: Rewe Group is investing 16 billion euros by 2028 in the future of shopping. Targeted focuses include digitalization, locations, and infrastructure. In 2024, the company hired 46,000 new employees in Germany. read more

Rijk Zwaan has announced the opening of a new facility in De Lier, an expansion that the company said increased its capacity for seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging. read more