The 18th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition took place last week in Leamington, Ontario. With over 190 product entries from the region's leading growers, this competition has become a showcase of innovation, quality, and flavor. Mastronardi Produce took home 23 awards. read more

Our Softripe ripening technology is unique due to its ability to precisely control the ripening process of fruits while maintaining their quality and freshness. This technology uses a combination of temperature, humidity, and ethylene gas levels to ensure uniform ripening, resulting in fruits that are perfectly ripe, sweet, and ready to eat. Additionally, Softripe technology allows for customizable ripening profiles for different types of fruits, providing optimal conditions for each specific variety. Ultimately, this technology helps to extend the shelf life of fruits, reduce food waste, and improve the overall consumer experience. read more

Sinclair has been announced as a finalist in The Grocer Gold Awards 2025 for its innovative T55 home and industrial compostable fruit sticker. read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Chiny osiągnęły porozumienie w sprawie znacznego obniżenia ceł na swoje produkty w wyniku negocjacji handlowych przeprowadzonych 12 maja. W wspólnym oświadczeniu obie nacje ogłosiły zawieszenie większości ceł wprowadzonych od lutego, sygnalizując tym samym krok w kierunku złagodzenia napięć w trwającej wojnie handlowej. read more

After several years of absence, Ventura, a leading brand in the world of dried fruit, returns to Rimini Wellness, scheduled from May 29th to June 1st, 2025. A comeback focused on taste, energy, and a new way of experiencing sports and conscious nutrition. read more

Logiztik Alliance Group has successfully completed one of the most challenging seasons of the year, dealing with global obstacles and coordinating various international schedules. Every year, Mother's Day triggers one of the busiest supply chains in the floriculture sector. In 2025, Logiztik Alliance commenced read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez badaczy z Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) polega na opracowaniu nowej techniki mającej na celu wydłużenie okresu przydatności do spożycia produktów rolnych. Metoda ta polega na wykorzystaniu jedwabnych mikroigieł do dostarczania melatoniny do tkanek roślin. Szczegółowe wyniki zostały opublikowane w czasopiśmie Nano Letters. read more

Od momentu założenia w 2012 roku przez Vala Harkera i Fritza Wessona, Farm Costing Solutions (FCS), południowoafrykańska firma działająca w branży agritech, opracowała potężny system sprzętu i oprogramowania, który umożliwia rolnikom monitorowanie i zarządzanie wydajnością pracy w czasie rzeczywistym. "Klienci informują, że dzięki"

Farm Costing Solutions (FCS), a South African agritech company, was established in 2012 by Val Harker and Fritz Wesson. The company has developed a powerful hardware and software system that enables farmers to monitor and manage labor performance in real-time. "Clients report that, thanks to the read more

Recently, investment funds that previously had no interest in the sector have started acquiring agricultural companies in the Spanish region of Murcia. These companies, some with a strong family culture and others with minimal investment in technology, have promising prospects. read more

On May 19 and 20, 2025, Flora Blumenimport & Handels eG organized a Grower Tour ('Gärtnertour') under its BesteBlumen brand, taking participants through selected horticultural businesses in the Lower Rhine region in Germany. Around 45 participants from across the floral supply chain, including... read more

Fruit cracking is causing serious problems in the cherry-growing areas of Puglia. Last week's continuous rainfall, including thunderstorms, lasted over 48 hours, thereby reducing the harvest in a year when yields were already limited. "We are working at a third of our capacity, with 10 pallets." read more

The significance of marketing in the horticultural industry is increasing, but it is not a simple matter. "Every day, people scroll past 'Learn More' buttons without clicking. Not because they're not interested, but because most Call To Action buttons just don't cut it," says Brittanie. read more

Joinfruitinvests in the development of the supply chain. In Brussels, the workshop of the European project AgriFoodSkills was held, born from the collaboration between the University of Turin and Confragricoltura with the aim of defining the EU Observatory on agri-food skills, in accordance with the. read more

With the 2025 edition of Macfrut now over, there is no denying the palpable interest shown in the solutions offered by the Cartonpack Group. This interest can be attributed to two key innovations: the BK1 with resealable top seal and heart-shaped dispenser hole, and the FMKX6 flat cardboard tray from Fimat. read more

Giedo Mensinga, aged 34, has been interested in trading since he was young. He previously worked in the tire industry, which he left five years ago after selling his business. He then spent a few years abroad due to a non-compete agreement. His involvement in the fresh produce market started when he assisted a. read more

Patatas Meléndez, a leading fresh potato supplier in Spain, has partnered with New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer Wyma to develop a new post-harvest processing facility in Medina del Campo. The plant incorporates automation, artificial intelligence, and digital monitoring technologies. read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

Google is aiming to revolutionize virtual meetings by enabling participants to appear as 3D figures on screen. In partnership with HP, they are working on a display that can convert 2D images into 3D, according to a report by Androidnews. This innovative technology, called Google Beam, utilizes artificial intelligence to achieve this transformation. read more

Many industries in agriculture, including the apple industry, are increasingly adopting automation. For example, Scotian Gold Cooperative in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia is now in its second season using a presort system. This system is an eight-lane high-speed system that sorts apples through 39 flumes, with water being used. read more

Every day, Royal FloraHolland collaborates with growers and buyers to develop new standardized packaging. With the introduction of the new flower bucket Fc555, we aim to reduce supply chain costs and make floriculture more sustainable. This is achieved by using this bucket instead of single-use cardboard. read more