The French fresh produce supplier Omer-Decugis & Cie has announced that it will continue to focus on growth by expanding its production, investing in new logistics and ripening capacity, and developing premium products like fresh-cut fruit.
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The Korean strawberry industry is considering adopting smart-farm technology due to increasing demand in both export and domestic markets.
2026-02-19 06:00
Korea JoongAng Daily reported that Korean strawberry exports reached record heights in 2025, while also maintaining a top position in domestic sales.
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Dried fruit, Murano SpA accelerates on innovation: the debut of crispy fruit and vegetable mixes
2026-02-19 00:00
Murano SpA, (Fatina) the Italian leader in the dried fruit sector (source Circana), is expanding its range with two new references aimed at meeting the latest consumer needs: healthy, convenient, tasty products suitable for an active and conscious lifestyle.
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Sustainable horticulture, INNOVA.ORTO project is underway.
2026-02-19 00:00
An even greener horticulture, which uses less and less chemicals in the field while ensuring the economic survival of businesses is possible: this is the challenge taken up by the three-year project INNOVA.ORTO - Technical Innovation for Low Environmental Impact Horticulture.
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Annatura conquers Berlin: "We are unique in the European market"
2026-02-19 00:00
The participation of Annaturaa at Fruit Logistica 2026 has ended with extremely positive feedback. The company has confirmed its leading role in the German capital thanks to a business model that combines maximum shelf-life with the freshness of freshly picked products, meeting the demand for
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Greek Deputy Minister inaugurates AI citrus sorting line in Greece
2026-02-19 00:00
The Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Ioannis Andrianos, officially opened the new citrus sorting line equipped with Artificial Intelligence technology at Mitrosilis S.A. The event also celebrated the company's 50th anniversary since its founding. This took place on Sunday, February 1st, at the company's headquarters.
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Israeli researchers are using CRISPR technology to reduce the bitterness of grapefruits.
2026-02-19 00:00
Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie lubią grejpfruta, ponieważ jest dla nich zbyt gorzki" - powiedział dr Nir Carmi. Gorzkość grejpfruta jest związana z związkami chemicznymi, takimi jak naryngina,...
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Leo van der Hoeven celebrates 50 years at Hoogendoorn
2026-02-19 00:00
Hoogendoorn Growth Management celebrates a special achievement: Leo van der Hoeven reaches 50 years of service. Half a century of skill, dedication, and loyalty. In 1974, Hoogendoorn launched TUCO, the first climate computer for greenhouse horticulture, a groundbreaking innovation that revolutionized the industry.
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The Italian Agricultural Organization has its eyes set on Macfrut 2026: the VéGé Group is also participating.
2026-02-19 00:00
Diverse representatives from the modern distribution sector will participate in Macfrut this year, signaling a growing interest of retailers in fresh fruits and vegetables and direct relationships with the supply chain. Among them, for the first time, even the VéGé Group will be present. Fruits and vegetables account for 65% of...
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Garcés Fruit has released its 4th Sustainability Report.
2026-02-18 08:00
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Garcés Fruit has published its 4th Sustainability Report.
2026-02-18 08:00
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The Australasian Space Innovation Institute has introduced a National Digital Twin to support agriculture in Australia.
2026-02-18 06:00
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Pracownicy izraelskiej linii ZIM strajkują w związku z planami przejęcia przez Hapag-Lloyd.
2026-02-18 00:00
Employees at the Israeli container shipping company ZIM have initiated a strike in response to the announcement of a takeover by Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd. Ziva Lainer Schkolnik, a union representative in Haifa, stated that approximately 800 out of 1,000 employees have gone on strike. "Since this morning, we
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Digital Retail: in 2025, investments rise to 4.7% of turnover
2026-02-18 00:00
In 2025, according to the Research of the B2C eCommerce Observatories and Digital Innovation in Retail by the Polytechnic University of Milan, the impact of digital investments on retailer turnover has increased, reaching 4.7% (it was 3.2% in 2024). At the same time, eCommerce continues to
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Decorum has uploaded a new episode of its Grower for a Day series. In this edition, Michael Perry – also known as Mr Plantgeek – spends a full day behind the scenes at Bernhard Orchids, discovering what it truly takes to grow millions of high-quality orchids each year. From the arrival of
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New possibilities of product application in berry cultivation - drones, fogging, and biostimulation
2026-02-18 00:00
During the TSW fair in Kielce, Mirosław Maziarka from Agro Smart Lab presented interesting solutions regarding the application of products in berry crops, especially blueberries and strawberries. New technologies allow for a significant reduction in the use of working fluids.
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"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are": this aphorism also works when applied to the shopping cart of Italians. Because behind their purchasing preferences - not only for fruits and vegetables - we can see the evolution of consumption, which today becomes the basis of any supply chain strategy.
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Macfrut 2026 expands the Healthy Food Area: three thematic spaces for health innovation.
2026-02-18 00:00
At Macfrut 2026, the Healthy Food Area expands its offerings and triples the options for professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. The themed areas...
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Australia has initiated a project to collect retail data on macadamia nuts in the United States, Germany, and China.
2026-02-18 00:00
The Australian macadamia industry is launching a new project aimed at strengthening its position in key export markets, including the USA, Germany, and China. Funded by Hort Innovation and delivered by NielsenIQ, the initiative will provide quarterly retail data designed to support this effort.
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ILIP is introducing HortiPack innovations made from recycled PET (R-PET) at the MyPlant & Garden 2026 event.
2026-02-18 00:00
ILIP will be participating in MyPlant & Garden. The company will have a dedicated space showcasing their HortiPack range, which consists of professional solutions for nurseries. During the event, ILIP will be highlighting two of its key innovations. The first one is the new eco-hobby plug tray line, which is available with 1, 4,
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