The market and retail sector are increasingly demanding evidence of measures to promote biodiversity – and VIP has plenty of them, as the association states: VIP and its member farmers implement numerous measures in accordance with the Bioland guidelines. read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with perishable logistics specialist Primever that aims to revive the Port of Sète's role as a major hub for importing fruits such as citrus, bananas, avocados, and mangoes. read more

In the next five years, the FS fleet is planned to be renewed with modern and more diverse vehicles in order to better meet market demands. The purchase of 110 electric locomotives, 25 hybrid or alternative fuel-powered vehicles is envisaged. read more

An important meeting of citrus growers in South Africa, a delayed budget speech by the national minister of finance, and the court case between International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and shipping giant Maersk are all key events this week that impact the citrus industry. read more

With the summer season approaching, there is a greater need for water for crops. Innovation is not standing still, as demand for artesian wells is increasing due to difficulties in supplying them through consortia, drought, and the consequences it generates in various areas. read more

Brands are names or logos that differentiate a business, product, or service from its competitors (Thomson Reuters, 2024). Brands, such as Nike, are ubiquitous and signify a particular level of quality that customers can expect when they purchase a product. In the ornamental plant industry, we have various well-known brands that signify quality and innovation. read more

UK: Asda strengthens supply chain leadership team
Asda has announced the appointment of Gavin Chappell as Vice President of Food and GM Supply. The appointment marks a return to Asda for Gavin, as he previously spent six years with the business across numerous roles including Vice President. read more

Among the products of La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, convenience and sustainability are confirmed. read more

Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of the CMA CGM Group, has announced a $20 billion investment over the next 4 years and the creation of 10,000 jobs in the United States. The announcement was made in the Oval Office alongside Donald Trump. This investment will involve sea and air freight activities, as well as logistics. read more

Mercamadrid will participate, for the second consecutive year, in HIP - Horeca Professional Expo, the largest innovation event for hospitality professionals.

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Originally a sail-making company, the Frisian KMA Group has been active in industrial textiles since 1866. In the last eight years, the Heerenveen-based company has specialized in fire safety. This is how the company ended up in the fresh produce sector via a diversion. read more

At 3 a.m., a flower cultivation base in Beijing's Shunyi district is already operating at full capacity. Freshly transplanted flowers, carefully sorted, are neatly arranged in the warehouse. Delivery workers are busy wrapping flowers in thermal cotton, placing them in foam boxes, and loading them for delivery. read more

Mission in Mali for the Macfrut staff, a leading trade fair in the fruit and vegetable sector. Focus on the country's potential in relation to its capacity for mango exports, as it is the largest producer in Africa. The eighth largest country in Africa by size, with a... read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved a program to facilitate the importation of Ukrainian apples, as announced by Ukraine's State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated, "In the context of the full-scale Russian read more

A number of local farms across the country have set up nursery sections for flower and plant production to create additional income streams that also support sustainability efforts. However, several farm officials have observed that maintaining a balance between flower production and food production can be challenging. read more

The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) aims to promote responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector through its Basket of Standards. This framework helps flower and ornamental plant producers meet environmental, social, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) criteria, reducing audit fatigue and increasing sustainability. read more

Omics technologies generate huge amounts of data, known as "Big Data", and allow the study of biological systems at different molecular scales. The Laimburg Experimentation Center has been using these technologies for years. Researchers use them to read more

Smart agriculture solutions are growing, with a market worth 2.3 billion euros in Italy. The new integrated software for agriculture 4.0 is called Tyf (Trace your flow), which allows to manage not only field operations but also supply chain logistics. read more

President Lai Ching-te spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC) and Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) in Tainan on Friday, stating that Taiwan, known as the "Orchid Kingdom," has been continuously enhancing its flower industry through advancements in technology, branding, and... read more

As part of its efforts to promote research, technological development, innovation, and transfer in agricultural matters, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has introduced the new INIA 105 Donajus garlic variety. This high-quality genetic variety can yield more than 14. read more