Martin Pinzger, CEO of VIP, one of the major players in the European apple industry, participated in Prognosfruit in Angers, France (6-8 August). After the August break, we interviewed him about the sector's expectations and the Consortium of Cooperatives. read more

Osiągnięcie optymalnego nawożenia roślin jest kluczowe dla maksymalizacji wielkości i jakości plonu. To samo dotyczy wysokich upraw, takich jak winorośla i drzewa owocowe. Głównym celem w przypadku sadów jest dostarczenie roślinom niezbędnych składników odżywczych, aby zwiększyć efektywność chlorofilu. read more

The 2025 season of Ecuadorian pitahaya has shown positive results in the yellow variety, high variability in the red variety, challenges from climate change, and a focus on diversifying crops and markets. Major efforts include opening new markets, improving processes with technology, and initiating diversification. read more

Asda has introduced a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance program in collaboration with Lloyds. read more

DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Itochu Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. read more

In the context of Controlled Environment Farms (CEF), the future of urban agriculture does not revolve around a single farm or flagship building. Instead, it centers on creating a distributed system where each facility plays a part in a dependable, localized food network. This system is guided by a centralized control layer and designed to. read more

Ecuador's yellow pitahaya is increasingly becoming popular in international markets, particularly in Asia and Europe. However, the sector is encountering challenges due to climatic conditions, high logistics expenses, and more stringent certification standards. Additionally, the recent trade agreement with... read more

On October 8th and 9th, the towns of Cota and Funza will host Exporuta, the first event of its kind organized by Colviveros to showcase Colombia's thriving nursery sector. Companies like Sáenz Fety, Darwin Perennials, and LYG Agroflowers will actively participate, unveiling the latest plant innovations. read more

Od 2024 r. branża żeglugowa jest zobowiązana do płacenia podatku od swoich emisji. "To sprawia, że emitowanie CO₂ staje się drogie, dlatego armatorzy aktywnie szukają sposobów na zmniejszenie emisji" - wyjaśnia Rolf Bakker z Value Maritime i Value Carbon w rozmowie z firmą Shell. read more

The Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services has implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D modeling system to enhance forecasting accuracy for the island's citrus harvests. This technology is particularly focused on predicting yields for Jeju's mandarin oranges, which are a significant agricultural export for South Korea. read more

What are the legal regulations for the individual fruit articles? What quality defects can occur in citrus fruits, grapes, and pome fruit? What should be considered in terms of storage and temperature control? How can internal defects be recognized and how do they develop further? read more

The products must also comply with the Planetary Health Diet, a global dietary approach that is healthy for both people and the planet, as well as broader sustainability criteria. read more

M&S has announced the largest ever investment in its supply chain with a new £340 million National Distribution Centre (NDC) built around sustainability and cutting-edge automation. read more

Shanghai Montague Trading Limited, which has been renamed Shanghai Mutian Trading (SMT), is a prominent importer and distributor of high-quality Australian fruit in China. The company has recently transitioned to full ownership after more than ten years of collaboration between Tribal Brands Asia (TBA) and WF Montague (now Montague Farms). read more

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) is pleased to announce that Dr Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh has been awarded the prestigious Food Safety Award 2025 by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST). read more

AgroFresh Solutions, a global leader in post-harvest quality and freshness solutions, has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region to cater to the growing interest in FreshCloud. read more

The 9th Jalisco Avocado Congress 2025 will take place from August 27th to 29th in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico. The event will include conferences, trade exhibitions, demonstration visits, and business meetings focusing on topics such as innovation, sustainability, productivity, and technology. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are recovering after experiencing negative growth earlier in 2025. This recovery is being driven by increased sales to the EU and China, as well as efforts to enhance quality, strengthen supply chains, and expand into new markets. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has reported that exports are on an upward trend. read more

Just Eat Takeaway.com is piloting physical-AI ground robotics for doorstep delivery. The company is partnering with Swiss robotics company RIVR to test autonomous ground robots for delivering food products. Just Eat Takeaway.com is the first to do so. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is ongoing with shipments being sent out from cold storage. Prices for Category I garlic are currently at their peak for the season due to high demand and low competition, as reported by Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico. "We began loading garlic from cold storage on August 15, after storing it since early June. read more