Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces an Open Day dedicated to innovation in the Sicilian tomato supply chain, confirming the company's strong connection with the territory and its attention to the needs of the local and national productive sector. The event will take place on February 27th at 10:00 AM. read more

In 2022, Guinness was the most consumed beer in pubs in the United Kingdom, with one pint sold for every ten. In December 2024, it was dubbed by Her Majesty's subjects as the 'dry December' due to cuts in supplies of Irish beer that prevented meeting the demand. read more

The UK-based plant biotechnology company Tropic is gearing up to introduce non-browning bananas in March, followed by bananas with extended shelf-life by the end of the year. These advancements are intended to broaden the cut fruit market, decrease food wastage, create new export possibilities, and reduce shipping costs. read more

The president, José Vicente Almudéver, and the management team of Asfplant, Professional Association of Flowers, Plants, and Horticultural Technology of the Valencian Community, have met this

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Last Monday, the first shipment of Onix oranges arrived at Guido Fruit. This orange variety, which won the Innovation Award at the last Fruit Logistica, stands out for its deep burgundy color. "It's a color we've actually never seen before in the fruit and vegetable range. We're very excited." read more

The majority of stands in the machinery halls were easily recognizable as companies offering sorting and packaging equipment. Weco showcased their latest blueberry sorting machine, which, as Robert Szymański reported, has a capacity of up to 4 tons per hour. read more

John Murphy from Vegetables NZ has warned that New Zealand's vegetable supply is at risk of disruption as a result of current government policies. Murphy believes that the current system is flawed and is impacting the sustainability of local growers. He mentioned that growers are facing challenges due to regional decisions that are putting pressure on them. read more

Fresh fruit wastage continues to be a significant problem in global food supply chains, with avocados showing significant growth in export volumes. A study published in the Agriculture and Human Values journal investigates the social factors that contribute to food waste in Tanzania's avocado trade. read more

"In 2017, we entered into a supply chain agreement with several citrus companies to process high-quality produce. Unfortunately, we are now forced to terminate the agreement with those that do not comply with the parameters established," reports Salvatore Imbesi, director of the citrus processing... read more

As QS reports, citing the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the court justified its decision by stating that, based on "consideration of current data and information," the conditions for the approval of the... read more

Australian horticulture has reached record production values, exceeding $17 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year. According to Hort Innovation's annual statistics handbook, this marks a 4.3% increase from the previous year, with exports playing a significant role. read more

Dzisiaj (18 lutego 2025 r.) ogłoszono konsultacje rządu dotyczące reformy kolejowej, obiecując ustawodawstwo mające na celu "postawienie na pierwszym miejscu pasażerów", jednak w tym procesie nie można przeoczyć istotnej roli transportu kolejowego w zabezpieczaniu gospodarki Wielkiej Brytanii - oświadczyło stowarzyszenie branżowe Logistics UK. read more

On both U.S. coasts, ships transport grain and dry goods across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In addition to these large shipments, a system of refrigerated containers supports the global trade of fresh produce. The logistics involved in getting products from farms to markets require precision and efficiency. read more

The last day of Myplant & Garden in Milan has come, and yesterday was another busy day with many international visitors. The market appears to be stable, and the atmosphere on the exhibition floor is very positive. Most exhibitors are expecting a "normal" year, as usual. read more

Bertrand Sabadie, the managing director of ElbeFruit, reflects on the Peruvian campaign for the sweet pea, their flagship product. This review also serves as an opportunity to assess current trends and outline the main themes for the upcoming season. © ElbeFruit A longer Peruvian campaign"This year, for... read more

The results of digital communication on sustainability and circular economy topics by Cpr System are excellent. The next steps include enhancing and directly raising consumer awareness at points of sale using Redea. A test will start shortly. read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has put in place legal restrictions on the transportation of fruits and vegetables in the Birkdale suburb of North Shore in Auckland, after discovering a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap. This is the second such incident this year, with a previous detection in South… read more

Despite the devastating impact of the war, "Artika-Bio", a food processing company based in Kharkiv, has managed to recover 70% of its production capacity and is still delivering high-quality frozen fruits and vegetables to its customers. Prior to 2022, "Artika-Bio" operated as a full-cycle company. read more

Logiztik Alliance Group has taken a decisive step toward sustainability with concrete initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, reinforcing its commitment to a cleaner and more efficient future. Since May 2024, the company has implemented a solar panel system at one of its two warehouses. read more

The use of spectroscopy in agriculture is increasing, as reported in studies published in Postharvest Biology and Technology and the Journal of Food Quality. Monitoring the quality of fruits throughout the production, harvesting, and marketing process is expected to help sustain modern food production. read more