"With the passing of Andrea Bernardi, we lose a capable and passionate individual, who dedicated every effort to the cherry sector and the entire supply chain. He was a reference point for producers, a serious and attentive interlocutor, with whom I shared a great relationship." read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces that the 2025 edition of Fields of Innovation will take place from September 23rd to 25th, 2025 in Grootebroek, the Netherlands. The three-day event will showcase significant advancements in disease resistance, sustainable farming practices, and. read more

During Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, over 14,000 trade visitors engaged with approximately 760 exhibitors from 43 different countries and regions. This year's event included 26 national or regional pavilions, highlighting various innovations, with Japan participating for the first time. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica experienced a higher level of international participation compared to past editions. The event took place from 3-5 September 2025, attracting over 14,000 trade visitors and hosting 760 exhibitors from 43 different countries. "We are delighted with the outcome of this year's event. read more

Rijk Zwaan has introduced the first two iceberg lettuce varieties – Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ – with a high resistance against biotypes 0 and 1 of the extremely troublesome blackcurrant-lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0,1). This innovation by the Dutch fruit and vegetable company is a significant step in combating the damaging effects of this aphid on lettuce crops. read more

The global horticulture industry is experiencing a major change in substrate supply chains, as peat production decreases and the demand for coco coir increases rapidly. Growers around the world are dealing with higher costs and shortages in certain areas. In response to this, a specialized coco coir producer, HortGrow Solutions, is adjusting its approach. read more

In the future of Italians, there is less meat, more plant-based products, short labels, health, and sustainability. This is, in a nutshell, what emerges from the survey conducted by MartinoRossi - a leading company in the production of flours, semi-finished products, clean label functional ingredients. read more

Greenhouses play a crucial role in modern agriculture by providing controlled environments that meet specific climatic requirements for plants. This allows for the extension of the growing season and enhances crop productivity and quality. Light, in terms of quantity (intensity) and quality (spectral... read more

For the next campaign, the Agricultural Cooperative Campidanesepunta aims to impress the market with an innovation destined to make a mark: a new variety of seedless medium-sized watermelon with a skin comparable to a night where the stars reign supreme. "Because the skin is very dark and is...", read more

IFCO has announced the opening of its new service center in Dallas, Texas. The facility is part of the company's North American expansion for reusable packaging in fresh food supply chains. Dallas was chosen for its central location and access to major transportation routes, allowing IFCO to. read more

Correspondingly, more and more farmers and supply chain stakeholders are opting for 'parametric climate insurance' over traditional weather insurance. According to Client Director Ard van't Veer from risk and insurance consultancy Aon, "This type of insurance is also becoming more popular in Europe." Ard van't Veer added, "Both solutions have their... read more

Autopack, an independent integrator of packaging lines based in Hereford, has acquired Autopak Machinery, a Nottingham-based company specializing in bag filling and handling equipment. This acquisition enhances Autopack's capabilities in the flexible packaging market and complements its broader offerings in... read more

French vertical farming company Tower Farm niedawno uruchomiła BotaniX, aby dostarczać wysokowydajne i śledzone składniki roślinne na skalę przemysłową. Został on stworzony w odpowiedzi na zapotrzebowanie klientów i dostosowany do realnych potrzeb rynkowych. Decyzja o wejściu na rynek nie była kwestią podążania za trendy. read more

Bonduelle Italy announces an important organizational evolution effective as of July 1, 2025. The company continues the One Brand journey started last year, working towards "One Bonduelle" with changes involving two key areas: Sell-In and Supply Chain. read more

"Chi ben comincia è a metà dell’opera": This proverb of ancient origins fully reflects the idea of our producers, constantly oriented towards innovation and motivated with tenacity to face the challenges that the market presents season after season. read more

Over the past few weeks, Floriday has been conducting physical workshops in Kenya. In Nanyuki, 16 participants representing 9 farms attended, while in Naivasha, 37 participants representing 25 farms were present. The workshops aimed to demonstrate how Floriday aids in work processes. read more

The California-based company Apeel Sciences, known for creating plant-based, edible coatings that help prolong the freshness of fruits and vegetables, recently announced that it filed a lawsuit on August 29 against wellness influencer Robyn Openshaw and her company, Green Smoothie Girl, which offers wellness advice on its website. read more

DP World is introducing a new service from Morocco to the UK and North Europe, aiming to reduce export times for fruit and vegetable shipments in the UK by up to two days. read more

Apart from this addition, Copa-Cogeca's long-standing concerns would remain unchanged - particularly the differences in production standards and the sustainability challenges that represent the central and unresolved issue of this agreement. read more

Blue Radix has announced an expansion of its operations in France. Due to substantial growth in the number of French customers and a rising demand for automation, labor efficiency, and energy conservation, the company is placing a stronger emphasis on the French market. A French-speaking Sales Manager is being recruited to support this effort. read more