CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming's joint venture, The Soil Center (TSC), is dedicated to promoting agricultural sustainability. Starting operations this spring, TSC aims to recycle agricultural byproducts from orchards, row crops, dairy, and beef operations to create carbon-rich soil. read more

Design Week is colored yellow with the official opening of the Chiquita House, the experiential space created by Chiquita to showcase - through art, technology, and creativity - the "Pop by Nature" universe, in collaboration with illustrator and artist Sebastian Curi. read more

India's food safety authority has recognized certificates from Nepal's National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL). This recognition comes after a memorandum of understanding was signed five years ago, allowing for the acceptance of certificates for eight food items from Nepal: juice, jam, jelly, pickles, candies, ginger, fresh fruits, and vegetables. read more

The French Garden (TFG), a wholesaler based in New Covent Garden, has purchased three new Renault tractor units for its 13.6 ft trailers in order to enhance the efficiency and appearance of its fleet. read more

A team of researchers from MIT and a spin-off company founded by them have developed a system that enables this. Their technology coats the droplets when sprayed onto the field with a thin layer, making them less likely to be read more

Nasze globalne systemy żywnościowe są nękane, z powodu zmian klimatycznych, katastrof naturalnych zakłócających łańcuchy dostaw, oraz konfliktów wpływających na rolnictwo w regionach podatnych na szkody. Dodajmy do tego dynamicznie rosnącą populację, która według prognoz ma osiągnąć prawie 10 miliardów do 2050 roku, i wynik staje się zatrważający. Eksperci przewidują, że... read more

Nover Logistics, a specialist in collective transportation of flowers and plants, has invested in four fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. This collaboration with mobility partner AGAM represents a significant milestone towards achieving emission-free transport in the floriculture sector for both companies. read more

In August 2024, Van den Brink completed phase 4 of its new building. "As part of this expansion, we invested in 16 ULO cold stores, two work cells, and a spacious shipping area with 2,000 m² of production space for packing apples, pears, citrus, and other products," says Peter van den Brink. read more

HHLA Italy and Maersk have launched a new weekly shuttle service to the Port of Trieste. The first vessel of the E17 service has recently arrived at this terminal. This maritime connection between Port Said, Trieste, and Venice strengthens the Mediterranean logistics network, underscoring the importance of Trieste. read more

Many plants produce allelochemicals, which are secondary metabolites such as terpenoids, hydroxylated aromatic compounds, and phenolics. These compounds are produced through various metabolic pathways and affect the growth of other plants. Allelochemicals often act as germination or growth stimulants. read more

The Chilean agri-food sector is dynamic and responds to consumer demands by incorporating features such as quality, traceability, and safety. This has made it highly recognized and valued in international markets for its innovation and sustainability, further enhancing its global reputation. read more

You may have already noticed them in photos of the Dutch Royal couple during their visit to Kenya in March - the Cargolite boxes. As part of the visit, FlowerWatch presented the concept to the couple, emphasizing its innovations in flower packaging. These boxes are now distributed globally, providing various benefits. read more

In order to fulfill the standards in the Middle East, Hortispeed has acquired the HortiQ certificate. Operating under the brand names ECOfilter and O2solutions, the company has been providing cloth filters and nanobubble technology to the global greenhouse industry for approximately 15 years. 'We mainly develop... read more

Automation is crucial for Sormac, a Dutch engineering company that specializes in vegetable processing machinery. They focus on designing new machines and optimizing existing solutions to reduce human labor, increase efficiency, and maximize the use of raw materials. For example, last year, they... read more

Taylor Farms ogłosiło swoje przejęcie biznesu FarmWise, firmę technologiczną robotyki rolniczej specjalizującą się w precyzyjnych rozwiązaniach odchwaszczania i przerzedzania. Ten strategiczny krok wzmacnia zaangażowanie Taylor Farms w promowanie technologii rolniczych i zrównoważonych praktyk rolniczych, jednocześnie... read more

'Proud father of KP Holland' is on his LinkedIn profile. Aad van der Knaap is a familiar face in the ornamental sector. Although he has handed over the daily management of the family business, Aad remains closely involved in the development of new markets and product innovation. As a New Product... read more

Macfrut is much more than just a trade fair: it is a year-round exploration of the global fruit and vegetable supply chain, leading to its main event from Tuesday, May 6th to Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre. read more

The new South African season is expected to start at the end of April with shipping. Typically, this involves fruits in containers, followed by conventional refrigerated transport at the end of May. The main part of the season begins in July, when the coveted late mandarin harvest starts. read more

Chile’s Grupo Hijuelas hosted a visit from the University of Queensland’s Dr Chris O’Brien, marking the first step in a technology transfer for clonal avocado propagation for producers throughout Latin America. read more

The Dominican Republic has completed its first delivery of table grapes to the US, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The shipment consisted of 2,000 cartons, weighing approximately 16 tonnes, and was cultivated in Guayubín, located in the province of Montecristi. read more