With the 2025 edition of Macfrut now over, there is no denying the palpable interest shown in the solutions offered by the Cartonpack Group. This interest can be attributed to two key innovations: the BK1 with resealable top seal and heart-shaped dispenser hole, and the FMKX6 flat cardboard tray from Fimat. read more

Giedo Mensinga, aged 34, has been interested in trading since he was young. He previously worked in the tire industry, which he left five years ago after selling his business. He then spent a few years abroad due to a non-compete agreement. His involvement in the fresh produce market started when he assisted a. read more

Patatas Meléndez, a leading fresh potato supplier in Spain, has partnered with New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer Wyma to develop a new post-harvest processing facility in Medina del Campo. The plant incorporates automation, artificial intelligence, and digital monitoring technologies. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

Google is aiming to revolutionize virtual meetings by enabling participants to appear as 3D figures on screen. In partnership with HP, they are working on a display that can convert 2D images into 3D, according to a report by Androidnews. This innovative technology, called Google Beam, utilizes artificial intelligence to achieve this transformation. read more

Many industries in agriculture, including the apple industry, are increasingly adopting automation. For example, Scotian Gold Cooperative in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia is now in its second season using a presort system. This system is an eight-lane high-speed system that sorts apples through 39 flumes, with water being used. read more

Every day, Royal FloraHolland collaborates with growers and buyers to develop new standardized packaging. With the introduction of the new flower bucket Fc555, we aim to reduce supply chain costs and make floriculture more sustainable. This is achieved by using this bucket instead of single-use cardboard. read more

Wadsworth Control Systems has launched a new climate control solution called Juniper, targeting growers who value simplicity, reliability, and affordability. Bridging the gap between traditional thermostats and Wadsworth's advanced Seed platform, Juniper is perfect for high schools, small-scale operations, and those on a budget. read more

Koelhuis Dronten has begun construction on a new 4,000 m² cold storage facility. The new space is specifically designed to store arable crops like carrots and celeriac, and will have the capacity to hold 8,200 crates spread across ten mechanically cooled cells. This new facility will replace the old ULO cooling system. read more

A dry growing season led Jersey farmers to heavily invest in promoting Jersey Royals, but recent logistics complications have impacted their export plans. A key freight ship was redirected from its normal route, as DFDS directed it to Guernsey for the Muratti Vase, disrupting both freight and. read more

"Ten years I am at the service of the company, and I can say that the technology we have acquired has made a difference in the quality of our production. We are currently exporting to more than 20 countries around the world and we are always looking for new markets," adds Lima. read more

Google is hoping to revolutionize virtual meetings by making participants appear as 3D figures on screen. In collaboration with HP, they are developing a display that transforms 2D images into 3D, as reported by Androidnews. This technology, known as Google Beam, uses artificial intelligence to read more

The sezon cytrusowy jest w pełni rozpoczęty, ale w miarę jego postępu jakość często spada ku końcowi, stanowiąc wyzwanie dla wielu plantatorów, importerów i eksporterów. Na szczęście technologia ciągle się rozwija. Ostatnie innowacje, takie jak linia do mycia cytrusów, oferują wydajną i

The citrus season is in full swing, but as it progresses, the quality often declines towards the end, posing a challenge for many growers, importers, and exporters. Fortunately, technology continues to advance. Recent innovations, such as the citrus washing line, offer an efficient and read more

Octiva has announced the acquisition of Berkvens Greenhouse Mobility, a manufacturer of mobility solutions for greenhouses. This acquisition brings together two key players in the industry, creating a comprehensive range of greenhouse logistics and robotics solutions designed specifically for modern growers. read more

Coop Alleanza 3.0 has been recognized as one of the 240 Italian companies leading in Sustainability 2025, an important achievement that highlights the Cooperative's concrete commitment in the three ESG areas: environmental, social, and governance. This result is even more significant because Coop Alleanza. read more

The fresh produce industry is experiencing a consolidation trend. "We are seeing this phenomenon on a global scale, with a particularly noticeable impact in the northern hemisphere," says Juan Gonzalez Pita, COO of Salix Fruits, a company that imports and exports fresh fruit. Aging business owners, a lack of generational transition,... read more

In 2024, Colombian banana exports exceeded the billion-dollar mark for the first time, reaching a total of 1.026 billion dollars. Additionally, the sector is continuing to establish a distinctive social and labor sustainability model that has caught the attention of international buyers. Currently, more than read more

The Bionema Group has been honored with the King's Award for Enterprise – Innovation 2024 for its contributions to sustainable crop protection and soil regeneration. The award was presented by Mrs. Louise Fleet CStJ, JP, His Majesty The King's Lord-Lieutenant for West Glamorgan. read more

Floward has recently introduced its newest innovation: the first robotic flower vending machine in the MENA region. This machine, exclusively designed for Floward, aims to revolutionize the way people purchase flowers while on the move. Currently operational in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, these machines provide a fully automated, technology-driven shopping experience. read more

Orsero S.p.A., a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, listed on the Euronext Star Milan market of Borsa Italiana, has presented the results of its Sustainability activities carried out in 2024. The document, in read more