Queen has partnered with Mprise Agriware to streamline its operations using Agriware Software. As the company has expanded, managing production, inventory, labor, and quality control across several countries and sites has become more complicated. To tackle these difficulties, Queen looked for a solution. read more

Quality and safety of food, adverse changes in climate phenomena, growth of the global population, and profitability of local excellences: the agri-food sector is facing unprecedented and complex challenges, with agriculture at the center of each one, impacting extensively. read more

In the cold chain logistics of perishables, where even small temperature or humidity fluctuations can lead to spoilage, precision monitoring is essential. To address these challenges, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is introducing an upgraded version of its real-time monitoring system. read more

Last week at Macfrut, Star Fruits introduced its new rootstock for cultivating kiwis, potentially sparking a small revolution in a sector that had experienced little innovation recently. Before delving into the details, it's worthwhile to trace the history of kiwi cultivation in Europe to comprehend why. read more

The European Food Safety Agency has given the green light to the use of pelargonic acid, the first "green" herbicide that helps farmers control weeds without harming the ecosystem. Coldiretti announced this with satisfaction. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) saw a 7% decrease in early May, dropping to $656 per 40ft container after two consecutive periods of increase. Despite this decline, the IACI is still 11% higher compared to May 2024. Drewry predicts that intra-Asia freight rates will continue to trend. read more

Fresh Del Monte, already a protagonist at Milan Design Week, participated in Tuttofood 2025 bringing its usual "burst of innovation" to the world of fruits and vegetables. read more

In the past ten years, there has been a growing trend of sourcing peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables from outside of Europe, mainly from North Africa. However, Beluli Durim, managing director, emphasizes that there are closer alternatives to importing non-European vegetables, such as those from the Balkan region. read more

Over the course of 2+ days, the inaugural Agential AI AgBio 2025 conference gathered top experts in controlled environment agriculture, AI innovation, and advanced crop sciences. The event aimed to establish a new benchmark for agricultural technology conferences in the Asia-Pacific region by fostering the convergence of... read more

The French tomato covers 60% of French consumers' needs. This means there is an important production shortage in relation to the domestic market demand, which makes it necessary to resort to imports in certain periods of the year. Facing highly competitive production and labor costs abroad, Savéol. read more

With the arrival of summer, Sicily lights up with unique colors, scents, and flavors. It is right here, at the foot of Mount Etna, that OP La Deliziosa, a historic company in Biancavilla (CT), kicks off the new season of summer fruits, bringing not only excellent products to the markets. read more

Chiquita made its first appearance at Macfrut, at the stand named "More taste 10 and praise", with the social icon Miss Chiquita, to talk about the product quality, as told by Vaje Haka, brand manager of Chiquita Italia. Starting with innovation, featuring the Yelloway project. read more

Climate change poses a challenge for Turkey, with its impact on agricultural production growing. Adaptation through technology is crucial. Global techniques such as fogging, wind turbines, and heating systems for frost prevention are not widely used in Turkey. Efficient irrigation is also important. read more

Variety Innovation B.V. has announced a significant new partnership with Vivai Milone nurseries in Italy. The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Macfrut during the citrus session of the international symposium, "V.I.P. - Varieties International Project". Peter Turner (Director) read more

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at the farm "Kozacka Truskawka" belonging to Konrad Kozakiewicz in Michałowo near Płońsk, the Tunnel Inspirations 2025 event dedicated to modern raspberry cultivation technology under cover took place. The event was organized by the company. read more

The robotics company Muddy Machines is closing down its operations after not being able to secure funding for its next round of operations. read more

"Freshness, service, regional sourcing - we also score points in times of economic downturn and subdued consumer sentiment with our inherent strengths and all the advantages of the owner-operated Edeka full range," says Rainer Huber, spokesperson of the executive board of Edeka Südwest. "At the same time, we are investing..." read more

This is intended to promote the transition to organic farming and strengthen cooperation within the organic supply chain. In 2025, the focus will be on the organic vegetable sector. read more

"We welcome the emphasis on entrepreneurship and competitiveness, as it corresponds to the challenges that our industry has to face. Providing reliable framework conditions creates planning security and promotes investments. The suggested simplifications and" read more

In response to the increasing demand between South America and Europe, LATAM Cargo Group and its subsidiaries have announced a significant capacity expansion beginning in October this year. The group plans to increase its freighter operations with its B767F fleet to 15 weekly frequencies. read more