Apofruit confirms its presence at Macfrut 2026, where it will welcome operators and buyers at pavilion D1, stand 079. For this year's edition, the cooperative will showcase a range of products focusing on varietal innovation, Italian productions, and new perspectives. read more

For greenhouse vegetable seedling nurseries managing high volumes and dynamic production cycles, digitalization extends beyond basic recordkeeping. It involves ensuring traceability across production, improving planning, and providing a clear view of operations across all stages. In this
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Despite Bygrowers taking over Rosa Danica at the beginning of the year, the previous owner and current director, Torben Moth Madsen, has not slowed down in his efforts to develop workflows at the greenhouse located just outside Odense. One of the latest initiatives involves the implementation of a collaborative robot for planting. read more

Alberta's potato industry is facing challenges in 2026 due to the rise in input costs, growing competition, and trade dynamics impacting export markets. The increase in input costs is attributed to disruptions in global energy supply chains. Terence Hochstein, the executive director of the Potato Growers, is closely monitoring these developments. read more

Driven by a rebound at the start of 2026, global air freight momentum was disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, affecting flows, pricing, and market visibility. Following a dynamic January, February volumes increased by 11.2% year-on-year, and by 11.6% on international routes. read more

At the 43rd edition of Macfrut, scheduled from April 21st to 23rd at the Rimini Expo Centre, agricultural innovation also involves EVJA, which will showcase its Agronomic Intelligence Platform (AIP) at the fair. This technological solution is designed to support decision-making in the field throughout the. read more

Swarup Bose, founder & CEO of Mumbai-based Celcius Logistics, says that six or seven years ago, the cold chain infrastructure for fresh produce in India was almost non-existent. Only a small percentage of farmers, traders, wholesalers, or buyers utilized it, and that too only for critical consignments. read more

For Australian and New Zealand exporters, the challenge is no longer just to grow and pack quality produce. The real challenge is to protect that quality throughout the journey. Long transit routes, variable shipping conditions, container delays, and inconsistent hygiene inside storage are some of the challenges they face. read more

Shipments of young ginger from Brazil are still being sent via air freight, despite fluctuating demand. According to Frederico Stuhr of Pommer Fresh Foods, sales have been inconsistent, making it difficult to predict trends. "It's up and down. Some weeks, there are more sales, some weeks are less sales, so it's been a little bit hard to predict what's going on right now," he says. read more

The cherry campaign emphasizes an important aspect of modern warehouses: the capability to evaluate quality in order to meet market demands for uniformity, shelf life, and presentation standards. In this regard, Maf Roda is looking to incorporate AI into its quality control systems to enhance classification consistency. read more

A dedicated Reefer department has been established in Chile, expanding activities to support customers and Blue Water's global network. This new setup strengthens the company's focus on serving temperature-controlled and dry cargo flows in a key regional market. read more

The market for pumpkins is expanding in terms of consumption and supply chain requirements. The most common demands include a consistent year-round supply, a heightened emphasis on quality, and specific organoleptic characteristics and agronomic adaptability of the varieties. Levantia Seed's. read more

The global plant nursery supply chain will be the focus at MacfrutconPlant Nursery, at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd April. A meeting point and platform for sharing insights on a strategic sector in the pre-harvest phase, valued at over 600 million euros, the event is organized by SOI (Società di). read more

Dr. Moturu, CEO and Co-Founder of fresh produce packaging manufacturer PeelON.inc, states that highly perishable produce such as leafy greens can greatly benefit from packaging to extend their shelf life. He mentions that fresh produce supply chains have traditionally relied on cold storage to preserve quality, especially for. read more

Sun World International and Mission Produce have announced a collaboration to explore opportunities in the mango category, with a shared focus on identifying innovative commercially viable varieties that benefit growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

Sun World International and Mission Produce have announced a partnership to investigate possibilities in the mango industry, with a common goal of discovering innovative commercially successful mango varieties that will be advantageous for growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

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The supply chain software company Agriplace has rebranded as Simvia. The company sees this move as marking its transition from being an agricultural compliance platform to becoming a trusted compliance data infrastructure for the European consumer goods market. read more

"The impact of geopolitical instability is now directly affecting the horticulture industry. Costs are increasing in various areas, including plastics, fertilizers, substrates, and transportation. Growers are facing challenges not only due to higher prices, but also because of the uncertainty about what the future holds. Decisions about when to..." read more

The 2026 campaign of Sicilian new potatoes by Romagnoli F.lli has started, featuring more selected productions, a slight reduction in cultivated areas, and more balanced market prospects. The company focuses on quality, varietal innovation, and supply continuity. read more