Looking back at August 2024, the floriculture industry showcased remarkable innovation and adaptability, driven by sustainability efforts and evolving market trends. In Colombia, advancements ranged from sustainable rose breeding to greenhouse expansions, with growers like Capiro embracing the sea. read more

At the base of every VIP project, strategy, and action lies sustainability. In the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, every implementation, from the field to the warehouse to apple packaging, is aimed at protecting the environment and the territory. "We" read more

The first commercial campaign of the Emiliano Apennine Chestnut-Mountain Flavor has started, the result of a supply chain project and aggregation between consortiums: there is a great availability of product (+65% compared to 2023). A brand that brings together three consortiums, led by Fabio Ferrari (Coop Italia). read more

Penn State Extension educators, led by Linda Falcone and Maria Gorgo-Simcox, have successfully implemented a grant-funded project designed to improve workforce retention, pesticide safety, and food safety practices among specialty crop farmers. This program has a specific focus on... read more

Designing a new food product that meets consumer requirements and legal regulations can take up to two years and cost millions. The goal of the EU-funded project OptiSignFood was therefore to accelerate this process and make it more cost-effective. read more

Millennials (those born between 1980 and the late 1990s) are increasingly opting for tasty and healthy alternatives. Bejo is responding to this trend by offering a range of snack vegetables that have been selected for their excellent taste. This range includes carrots, kohlrabi, and. read more

A Michigan State University (MSU) agricultural engineer is working to secure the future of fresh produce in the region by developing technologies that improve mechanization and automation in harvesting and production processes, especially considering the current labor trends. read more

Some of the most important developments at Hydro Fert include the introduction of a new, more efficient fertilizer production process that reduces environmental impact, the implementation of advanced technology for precision agriculture that optimizes nutrient application for crops, and the expansion of the company's distribution network to reach more farmers and agricultural markets. read more

Despite reports of truck shortages affecting potato and onion markets in the western U.S., growers and shippers are stating that they have not observed any impact on rates yet. Last week, it was reported that the western United States was experiencing truck shortages, with the trucking industry undergoing changes. read more

Circular innovation from agro-industrial waste and cultivated microalgae

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Wykorzystanie sztucznej inteligencji do opracowania odmian bardziej odpornej i łatwiejszej w uprawie, wszystko bez manipulacji genetycznej? To obietnica złożona przez Avalo, amerykańską start-up z siedzibą w Karolinie Północnej. Za pomocą algorytmu, sztuczna inteligencja zidentyfikuje wybrany gen odpornościowy. read more

During the 2024 Almond Conference, the leadership of the Almond Board of California provided insights into the current state and future prospects of the industry. Clarice Turner, the president and CEO of the board, along with Alexi Rodriguez, presented on the industry's demand dynamics and sustainability efforts. read more

Energia stała się gorącym tematem dla plantatorów szklarni w ostatnich latach - ale w Village Farms stała się priorytetem ponad dekadę temu, gdy firma założyła swoje przedsiębiorstwo zależne, VF Clean Energy. Ta inicjatywa przekształciła gaz z wysypiska śmieci w czystą energię, dostarczając prąd dla BC Hydro. read more

Grupo Agroponiente has reported significant growth in the summer season at its five collection centers in the Sierra de Granada. The company's logistics centers, particularly those situated in the mountain areas of Zafarraya, Jayena, Benalúa de Guadix, and Canlines in Granada, have seen a notable increase. read more

BioTherm ogłosił wprowadzenie na rynek swojego Ultimate Grower Climate Control System - kompleksowego rozwiązania zaprojektowanego do optymalizacji każdego aspektu zarządzania środowiskiem w przestrzeniach uprawowych. Ta technologia łączy precyzję, efektywność i wydajność, aby dostarczyć uprawcom kompleksowe

BioTherm has announced the launch of its Ultimate Grower Climate Control System—an all-in-one solution designed to optimize every aspect of environmental management in cultivation spaces. This technology combines precision, efficiency, and performance to provide growers with comprehensive read more

The shipping company CMA CGM has announced a €40 million investment to improve the Lyon-Port of Fos-sur-Mer (Marseille) river route. This initiative is intended to boost freight transportation along the Rhône and has the potential to double the volume of container freight on the river by 2032. read more

Riccardo Martini, the managing director of DCS Tramaco, an international transport company specializing in refrigerated shipping, predicts that the year 2025 will bring significant changes to the global shipping industry. "At the start of 2025," says Martini, read more

These proposals aim to strengthen the position of farmers and rebuild trust among stakeholders in the agricultural and food supply chain. read more

In the UK, the importation of 43% of vegetables and 85% of fruit raises questions about the sustainability of our food supply chains. Supermarkets offer a year-round selection of produce that often hides the origins and seasons of the items. Seasonal eating, however, is a key step towards more sustainable… read more

Po szeroko zakrojonych protestach rolniczych na początku 2024 roku, Komisja Europejska przedstawiła dokument refleksyjny, w którym przedstawiono konkretne pomysły mające na celu poprawę sytuacji rolników w łańcuchu dostaw żywności. Copa and Cogeca chwalą proaktywne podejście Komisarza Hansena, który w zaledwie 10 dni od read more