This year, Royal FloraHolland introduced the Royal FloraHolland Sustainability Award. This is the updated version of the Greenovation Award. The focus of this award goes beyond environmental impact. In addition to environmental aspects, the new award also focuses on social involvement,
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The Scholtens family runs a 400-hectare arable farm in the Dutch Noordoostpolder, blending traditional methods with a forward-looking approach. "We do things our way," says Niels Scholtens. "Not out of stubbornness, but because we always seek what is best for our farm, for the future." read more

On August 25-29, 2025, Danziger has invited the global floral community to Blooming Week in Antioquia, Colombia. This Open Days experience will showcase the vibrant colors of nature alongside the latest floral innovations of the future. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the newest chrysanthemum introductions over the course of five days. read more

Apollo Vietnam specializes in growing flowers for local retailers, high-end hospitality establishments, and international markets. The company focuses on producing products that consistently meet high standards of quality and freshness. Apollo has future plans to increase production capacity and enhance operational management. read more

Research is currently being conducted to enhance the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European potato industry, specifically aimed at creating regenerative management systems that can decrease the reliance on fungicides for controlling blight. The European Commission's European Institute of Innovation and Technology is involved in this initiative. read more

Mike Parr, CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland, has highlighted various challenges facing the logistics sector in the UK, cautioning about potential effects on the supply and pricing of fresh produce. Parr mentioned concerns such as the sudden EU reset, the suspension of the Approved Operator Scheme rollout, and ongoing issues. read more

The coir substrate solutions specialist Botanicoir has greatly increased its production capacity by upgrading its fully automated mechanical dryer at its manufacturing facility. read more

Saga Robotics, the company responsible for the Thorvald robot, has secured £8.4 million in equity funding to expand its commercial activities in the UK and US. read more

Maf Roda will introduce two new software lines tailored to meet the current market demands at this year's Fruit Attraction. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has teamed up with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This initiative replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain. read more

Dutch houseplant potting soil specialist Sybotanica has launched SYBAScan, an AI-powered tool designed to make plant care easier and more accessible for plant owners across Europe. Using machine learning, SYBAScan can identify plant species and offer tailored advice on potting soil and pots. read more

In the past six weeks, more than half of Armenian flower suppliers have been denied export licenses to Russia, as reported by the Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia. This action follows joint inspections conducted by Armenian authorities and Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, the federal agency responsible for. read more

The citrus fruit processing sector is redefining its stock management strategies in anticipation of reduced production in the upcoming season. Salvatore Imbesi, the sector's manager, emphasized the importance of this type of planning, stating that: "Faced with juice orders in line with the read more

On August 1, 2025, PB-tec, a company specializing in horticultural technology and a part of Atrium Agri, acquired all assets from the bankrupt estate of CE-Line. CE-Line was declared bankrupt on July 22, 2025, by the Court of Midden-Nederland, with Mr. B.J. van Dijen appointed as the trustee. The acquisition... read more

Akorn Technology, a provider of all-natural coatings and other post-harvest solutions for the global fresh produce industry, is expanding its operations in Brazil. This expansion will allow more Brazilian producers to benefit from the increasing demand for chemical-free solutions that extend the shelf life of produce, particularly for export purposes. read more

Albert Bartlett has increased its collaboration with FareShare by making a significant delivery of 25 trucks, each carrying 24 tonnes of fresh potatoes for the food redistribution charity. read more

Genap introduces Genatex 450 in the horticulture sector, a new film that is lighter than the current Genatex 920 but with comparable functional properties. This development has several implications for the fresh produce sector. Installation and logisticsThe Genatex 450 film provides advantages in... read more

The 2024 apple crop is winding down in Pennsylvania as the state prepares to transition into harvesting the 2025 crop. "We expect to start picking, packing, and shipping the new crop of Honeycrisp and Gala apples at the beginning of August," says Valerie Ramsburg of Rice Fruit Company. "The timing will be similar to last year." read more

Van Vliet Bedrijfsmakelaars and Industrial Real Estate Partners are offering for rent Spoorlaan 12 in Barendrecht, which comprises 15,139 sq m of conditioned warehouse space with offices and facility rooms, 20 cold stores, 27 docks, and a spacious outdoor area, with 9,814.3 m² of conditioned floor area. read more

The Mexico-based open field and greenhouse producer-exporter SL Produce has committed to making ongoing, substantial investments in its sustainability strategy, in hopes of alleviating challenging growing conditions. This is particularly important as SL's home state of Sinaloa is currently facing an unprecedented drought. read more