The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) congratulated the developers of the HortiFootprint Calculator from MPS | LetsGrow.com and the FloriFootprint Tool from Greenhouse Sustainability. Both tools have successfully passed independent benchmarking and are now officially included in the initiative. read more

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, has initiated its "One Week, One Theme" (OWOT) event, with a focus on the AgriNutribiotech (ANB) theme. This event aims to bring together experts from the agricultural, nutritional, and biotechnological sectors to promote collaboration and exchange of ideas. read more

A few days ago, the Secretary General for Agricultural Resources and Food Safety of Spain, Ana Rodríguez, participated in the 29th plenary meeting of the Joint Committee for Fruit and Vegetables in Paris. Representatives from the private and public sectors of Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal were also present. read more

At N&K in Barendrecht, the first South African lychees have arrived by air freight. "We started with the Early Delight variety, which will be available for about three to four weeks, after which we switch to the Mauritius variety," says Lorenza Ciccaroni. Starting from week 48, lychees will also be arriving. read more

The brassica season is in full swing and eTop Melon, the company from Pantalla (Perugia), is working on enhancing this segment in every way possible, from the field to the warehouse. They are focusing on producing broccoli, white, purple, and orange cauliflower, and savoy cabbage. read more

Alphaliner has reported a historic low in the idle container fleet for the first ten months of the year, with the Red Sea crisis impacting ship employment more significantly than the COVID-19 pandemic. On average, only 0.7% of the global cellular container fleet was idle from January to October. read more

Frutech, the major trade fair event in the Mediterranean dedicated to agriculture and technological innovations, is approaching: From November 28th to 30th, 2024, the first edition of the event dedicated to agriculture will be held at SiciliaFiera Exhibition Center in Misterbianco (Catania). read more

At the Barbera company, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specialized in the production and commercialization of the best Sicilian fruits and boasting consolidated relationships with the main European GDO chains, it's the numbers that speak. And they speak clearly about how each read more

The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference on Berry Cultivation and Processing, titled "Berry Cultivation and Processing: Technologies and Innovations," is scheduled to take place on December 12-13, 2024, in Lviv, Ukraine. The main objective of this conference is to provide support to berry growers. read more

Syngenta Crop Protection and Maersk have announced the extension of their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for an additional five years. read more

Hapag-Lloyd and Here Technologies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing visibility in global supply chains. read more

The Cook government, as reported by reefertrends, is also investing in research and development to optimize avocado production and improve the resilience of the fruits during transportation, as well as in strengthening the state's biosecurity status to enhance market access. read more

A 4PL provider further develops the logistics of third-party companies by managing resources, technology, infrastructure, and other logistics providers to design, build, and deliver customized supply chain solutions. This concept is an integral part of the. read more

Products of daily use are particularly affected. A special analysis by GfK shows that consumers place particular value on sustainability, especially when it comes to fresh products, and are willing to pay more for them. read more

Global warming is bringing us closer to the limits of civilized coexistence on a global, continental, and national level, exacerbated by a homegrown issue: soil consumption. This was discussed at the 14th Sustainability Breakfast of the Austrian Hail Insurance, the leading. read more

The results of this year's edition were announced at a ceremony held on Friday, October 25th at the Kamienica Theatre in Warsaw. Awards for berry processors were presented in the categories of Polish superfruits, Bio and Eco, and - for the nth time. read more

"Ecuadorian pitaya has successfully entered the competitive U.S. market, distinguishing itself with its exotic flavor and unique properties. Despite facing supply chain challenges and price fluctuations, this fruit is increasing in popularity. Currently, the United States consumes nearly 80% of the pitaya." read more

Nurtured from the earth but bad for the earth? The juxtaposition of the florist industry is one that Bush Native aims to address. In September, the river end of Pakington Street received a new resident to its strip of shops. Adding to the allure of the conscious quality shopping of the strand is Bush Native. read more

The green sector is going through a tragically dark moment. The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) and the Professional Association of Flowers, Plants, and Horticultural Technology are

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Increasing sustainability levels in production methods is one of the next goals of the Barbera Group, based at the foot of Mount Etna, specializing in the production and marketing of Sicilian fruits. "By 2028, we aim to expand the base... read more