Monarch Flowers specializes in cultivating premium ranunculus exclusively for the high-end floral market. As a part of Green Works, Monarch Flowers is the sole producer of Ranunculus Butterfly™, Romance™, and a thoughtfully curated selection of ranunculus novelties. Through ongoing innovation and. read more

The Kenya Flower Council is deeply concerned about the disruption caused by the nationwide public transport strike and related protests along key transport routes in Nairobi and other parts of the country. The strike has had a significant impact on the transportation of workers, cargo, and essential goods. read more

"Oversupply of Chilean cherries in the Chinese market, which accounts for over 90% of exports, has resulted in reduced profits. Additionally, there are challenges related to irregular quality and condition of the fruit post-transit, and logistics that are starting to become saturated as Chilean cherries flood the market." read more

"It is with great sorrow and deep sadness that we have learned of the sudden passing of our beloved and valued colleague Jacques Hollaar," the team at Origin Fruit Group announced. Jacques became unwell last Tuesday evening and was subsequently admitted to the hospital. Initially, his condition read more

At Tuttofood 2026, The Great Italian Beauty highlighted the importance of focusing on attractiveness and enhancing the product with packaging that combines aesthetics, content, and sustainability in order to stand out on the shelves. The key is storytelling. read more

AD Ports Group has signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based MBS Logistics for an enterprise value of AED300 million (€70 million/US$79.4 million). The acquisition includes 100% ownership of MBS Logistics' core business, excluding its joint ventures, and is still subject to EU approval. read more

The Atlas shipping service, connecting Morocco with the United Kingdom and northern Europe, successfully completed its first six months of operations after being launched in November 2025. The service, managed by DP World, was established to transport fresh produce from Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco directly to. read more

For the second year in a row, biosensors created by Vivent Biosignals have been tested in tomato farming at Tomatoworld in the Netherlands. Just like in the previous trial, the outcomes indicate increased yields in the crop monitored by the sensors. A recent session on results was held to explain. read more

Ukraina dodała nowy odmianę czosnku zimowego "Ocheretinsky Purple" do Państwowego Rejestru Odmian Roślin. Odmiana została opracowana przez Agroinnovation do produkcji przemysłowej, przetwórstwa i zastosowań w gastronomii. Według firmy, dostępny jest już wystarczający materiał siewny. read more

Two of the UK's top home delivery companies will start operating together at a facility in the West Midlands managed by supply chain expert Oakland International. read more

The Hellooo brand, owned by the prominent Australian produce supplier Grape Co Australia, has obtained exclusive rights to grow and market top gold-fleshed kiwi varieties from the breeder SINO-NZ Innovation. read more

The Helloo brand, owned by the prominent Australian produce supplier Grape Co Australia, has obtained the exclusive rights to grow and market top gold-fleshed kiwi varieties from the breeder SINO-NZ Innovation. read more

77.1% of Italians find messages from companies related to sustainability not very credible, while 52.8% have already stopped purchasing a product or brand for environmental reasons. read more

Vegetable shippers in the U.S. are experiencing heightened logistics challenges this spring due to tightening reefer availability, rising freight rates, and disruptions in truck and ocean transportation that are impacting the movement of produce. A report from The Ruby Company on May 14 stated that freight rates have been consistently higher than usual. read more

The banana supply chain is currently facing multiple significant challenges. These include climate change and extreme weather events, increasing operational costs, labor shortages in certain regions, disruptions in logistics, phytosanitary threats like TR4, and growing regulatory requirements... read more

In the landscape of modern retail, the fruit and vegetable department has become the key factor in determining the consumer's choice of store and influencing the overall perception of freshness of the brand. read more

Global airfreight volume dropped by 7% compared to the previous week during week 18 (April 27 to May 3) as the Mother's Day flower rush ended and Labor Day holidays reduced business activity in multiple countries. However, despite the decrease in demand and increased bellyhold capacity, airfreight pricing continued to rise. Preliminary data for April also showed... read more

European retail procurement in the peach and nectarine category is increasingly focused on supply stability, traceability, shelf life, cold chain management, packaging, and compliance with retailer specifications, according to David Saakyan, founder of BellyBella Fruit Company. "EU retailers" read more

Klasmann-Deilmann will present its latest innovations for professional horticulture at GreenTech Amsterdam from June 9th to 11th, 2026 (RAI Amsterdam, Booth 05.403). The company's participation at this international trade fair will revolve around a central theme: innovation as the key to being future-ready and sustainable. read more

In the implementation farm carrying out the "Strawberry Inspirations" project, solutions are being tested to help strawberry growers in running a modern and stable production. One of the key elements of the technology presented on the plantation is the variety read more