The fresh fruit and vegetable industry is inherently global, linking growers, shippers, packers, buyers, and sellers across international borders. As supply chains grow more intricate, reliable and transparent business practices are increasingly crucial. The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution read more

The global transportation and logistics group Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced that a transfer of ownership occurred during the last quarter of 2025, from its founder and chairman Captain Gianluigi Aponte to his son and daughter, Diego and Alexa Aponte. read more

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The fruit and vegetable sector produces many innovations, as evidenced by the numerous news articles dedicated to new products and projects that we publish daily. However, how many of these novelties are innovations capable of changing the course of this sector, directing it towards new trends? read more

The ownership of the Mediterranean Shipping Company was transferred from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children in the last quarter of 2025. The company announced that Diego Aponte and Alexa Aponte, who currently hold the positions of group president and chief financial officer, have assumed ownership. read more

Dear diesel fuel continues to put pressure on Italian vegetable nurseries, just at the crucial moment of production and delivery of tomato plants for the 2026 campaign. Raising the alarm is Assosementi, which, while positively welcoming the measures introduced. read more

The ornamental horticulture industry in Texas continues to be a national leader with promising opportunities for both producers and consumers, despite rising input costs and occasional supply chain disruptions, as noted by experts from Texas A&M AgriLife. The industry is also known as the "green industry." read more

Superplum has launched InstaTrace™, a digital system that provides traceability data for fruit products. Each pack carries a QR code that allows consumers to access information about origin, handling, and testing without requiring an app or login. When scanned, the code provides data on where the fruit came from, how it was handled, and any testing it underwent. read more

The Swiss asparagus season is now gradually gaining momentum. In the last week of March, Caviezel Giovanettoni AG, the exclusive marketing partner in Eastern Switzerland, was already able to source the first white asparagus from the Schmitterhof in Diepoldsau, followed by produce from unheated... read more

Egypt's food export sector recorded shipments of 266,000 tons over the past week, distributed across 192 countries, according to data from the National Food Safety Authority. A total of 5,510 export consignments were handled during the period, covering 762 food products. read more

Andalusia has positioned itself as one of Europe's top regions for blueberry and soft fruit production, with a high concentration of professional hydroponic systems such as pot and bag culture. This enables growers to achieve very high yields. The cultivation in these media requires extremely precise techniques. read more

Bruna Brasileiro from Happy Fruit emphasized the dynamic nature of the market and the increasing international demand for Brazilian fruits such as lemons, grapes, and mangoes. Brazil continues to be a major supplier to global markets. "We provide a wide range of tropical fruits and have substantial capacity to meet various… read more

Tropic, a biotechnology company specializing in agriculture, has obtained regulatory approval in both Japan and Brazil for its non-browning banana variety. This development allows the company to access two significant fresh produce markets and represents a significant achievement in fruit production. read more

The organic vegetable box specialist Riverford has stated that it has doubled its packaging capacity, reduced downtime, and switched to using fully compostable paper after installing two new GIC vertical form-fill-seal packaging machines a year ago. read more

Sumitomo Corporation has entered into a capital and business alliance with HarvestX, a company that has developed a robot capable of automatically pollinating strawberries and is advancing automated cultivation solutions for plant factories using AI and robotics. read more

With less than two months left, Hort Connections 2026 is gearing up to be a vital meeting of the entire horticulture industry and supply chain at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 1-4 June. read more

Wzrost cen paliwa zmusza kwiaciarnię na zachodnim El Paso do przemyślenia sposobu dostarczania bukietów oraz konieczności podniesienia cen przed Dniem Matki. Rafael Delfin, właściciel Heaven Sent Florist, powiedział, że jego firma odczuwa presję w związku z rosnącymi kosztami paliwa oraz ogólną sytuacją gospodarczą. read more

A 1.5-hectare smart greenhouse dedicated to strawberry production has been launched in Uzbekistan's Yukorichirchik district, representing a targeted effort to modernize underutilized greenhouse assets. Developed by a Korean smart farm company, the project is based on the conversion of an idle. read more

Regional foods are finding a new home at EDEKA. Under the EDEKA Regional brand, EDEKA is bringing together products that come from familiar local sources and clearly highlight their region of origin. The products stand out thanks to short supply chains and close collaboration with regional suppliers. read more

With less than two months to go, Hort Connections 2026 is approaching as a gathering of the horticulture industry and supply chain, taking place over four days at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 1 to 4 June. As the largest horticulture event in the southern hemisphere, Hort Connections 2026 is read more