Banana biomass, a by-product of banana cultivation, is currently being repurposed into a horticultural substrate by Southeastern Fiber Corporation, a biotechnology company located in North Carolina, USA. CEO Christopher Curzon discusses the company's efforts and the unique qualities of their banana-based product. read more

Tanzania's horticulture industry is exploring a promising opportunity as China trials a newly developed type of small tomatoes designed for fresh consumption. This move may allow Tanzanian farmers to embrace the technology, grow the crop, and access China's extensive market. read more

From September 30th to October 2nd, Ortoverde (Foodiverse Group) will be present at Fruit Attraction (Hall 7, booth C04) with numerous and interesting innovations. read more

Riverford Organic Farmers has launched a new marketing campaign promoting its organic fruits and vegetables as the freshest in the market. read more

For this purpose, Uniban has developed a Go-to-Market model that is more focused on retailers and consumers in the EU and the United Kingdom. In the new business division Uniban Logistics, port services, logistics, and ... read more

Reybanpac has been awarded the Excellence in Environmental Sustainability prize by the Ecuadorean Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor) as part of its PremioeXpor 2025 awards. read more

On around 25,000 m2, the 29th expoSE - Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production - and the 14th expoDirekt - Germany's largest trade fair for agricultural direct marketing - will present numerous innovations and proven products. The range includes read more

Tower Farm's BotaniX brand uses aeroponic cultivation, post-harvest stabilization, and zero-waste innovation to produce high-performance plant actives for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutrition. The company's approach focuses on converting medicinal plants into powerful and traceable products. read more

Strategic action could unlock £5 billion investment and 60,000 jobs in the UK food system, as revealed by IGD. The UK is in urgent need to stimulate economic growth and secure a dependable, sustainable food supply for its growing population. In its latest Viewpoint Special Report titled 'Driving growth through a thriving... read more

Two days discovering the Zespri universe: from production in the fields to processing in the warehouse, exploring the various culinary uses and health benefits of a fruit that has made history, the kiwi. A total immersion in the supply chain of an iconic brand. read more

Bubbly Wine Weigela, an outstanding variety in the Proven Winners ColorChoice collection, has received two European awards, recently acknowledged in Poland and Belgium. The accolades were bestowed during the 32nd edition of the Green is Life International Trade Fair for Plants, Horticultural Technology, and Landscape. read more

Uniban, Colombia's largest exporter of bananas and the fifth-largest global marketer of bananas, plantains, exotic fruits, and value-added products, is adapting its strategy for European markets, which make up around 90% of its exports. The company has launched a new business unit, Uniban. read more

At the SchermNed office, you will often hear someone asking: "Are you playing a game again?" Not because the team is slacking off, but because they are working hard with their new engineering software. SchermNed has invested in advanced 3D engineering tools, and even though it may look a bit like read more

Fruit Attraction is just around the corner and this year OP Rago is ready to bring all its distinctiveness in the IV Gamma salads sector to the Madrid fair, with the ready-to-eat salad lines like Come Te and Le Prime, but not only. read more

La Linea Verde, a leader in fresh ready-to-eat products and a reference point in the fresh soup market, is presenting a comprehensive re-launch project for the DimmidiSì brand range. This initiative goes beyond just an aesthetic redesign, involving the entire category: new initiatives, innovations, and a focus on sustainability and consumer well-being. read more

British Berry Growers (BBG), the organization representing 95 percent of the UK's commercial soft fruit growers, has today (25 September) published its Sustainability Report 2025. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced that it will be launching a new direct service to the Middle East market, commencing in October. read more

In his opening speech, DKHV President Thomas Herkenrath pointed out the special starting position of the season: Thanks to favorable growth conditions and an expansion of cultivation areas, a large potato harvest is expected in Germany and Europe this year. While a large part... read more

Shipping group CMA CGM has announced that it will provide cherry exporters in Chile with a higher number of weekly services to China this year, as the South American country enters a critical season. read more